Light,Climate Change, Greenhouse effect Flashcard

Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye, and it includes all the colors of the rainbow.

Carbon isotopes help track how much carbon in the atmosphere comes from fossil fuels, providing insight into human contributions to climate change.

Fossil fuel combustion adds carbon to the atmosphere.

A Positive Feedback Loop is a process where an initial change causes further changes that amplify the original effect, such as an ad getting more views leading to more exposure.

Burning fossil fuels is a major reason for the increase in carbon dioxide levels.

The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

Photosynthesis reduces carbon dioxide levels by converting it into oxygen and glucose.

Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to regulate global carbon levels.

Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, largely driven by human activities.