Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
Students will examine the chemistry of greenhouse gases and their role in global climate change.
Key Questions
- Explain the mechanism by which greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere.
- Differentiate between natural and anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gases.
- Analyze the chemical relationship between combustion of fossil fuels and global climate change.
Common Core State Standards
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