Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
An analysis of the greenhouse effect and the impact of human activities on global warming. Students will discuss the carbon footprint and mitigation strategies.
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An analysis of the greenhouse effect and the impact of human activities on global warming. Students will discuss the carbon footprint and mitigation strategies.
Key Questions
- How do greenhouse gases maintain temperatures on Earth?
- What human activities contribute to climate change?
- How can we reduce our carbon footprint?
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