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level: Global Warming

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level questions: Global Warming

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Why is the Greenhouse Gas, Methane, a Problem?-Although it isn't that Concentrated, its very Effective at being a Greenhouse Gas -What this means is that it will Absorb and Re-Emit more Effectively [Less is Transmitted]
What Link has been made with the Rising Temperatures on Earth?-A Link between Rising Temperatures has been made with Rising Concentration of Greenhouse Gases, like Carbon Dioxide and Methane -This Link is Established on the Information of the Greenhouse Effect, and that it is being Enhanced as of now. This is Global Warming
What does Anthropogenic mean?-This simply means Caused by Humans. That's it
Why is Global Warming Serious?-This is because of it being a Type of Climate Change, and can also Start up other Climate Change issues like Rainfall Patterns being Changed, and Rising Sea Levels. -This will affect the Human Race, and even threaten the Extinction of Humanity
How can Climate Change be Prevented?-Simply Cutting down how much Greenhouse Gases are Released will Slow down Climate Change -This can be done by Limiting Personal Use of Fossil Fuels, like instead of Driving take a Run -And it can be done on a National or International Scale, where the Energy Sources are more Efficient, and that more Renewable Sources come into Play -International Agreements can State a Target of what Companies and Countries have to Reach
What is Ethanol?-This is made from Plant Material and is a Bio-Fuel -This can be used to Power Cars in some Locations and can be Mixed with Petrol to make it Better
Pros and Cons for Ethanol?P: Its a Carbon Neutral Method as the Carbon Dioxide it Releases is Taken in by the Plant as it Grew C: Engines have to be Configured with, to use Ethanol - Expensive C: Ethanol isn't really Distributed, and also Concerns that Farmers may Switch over to growing Ethanol from Food, Increasing their Prices
What is Biodiesel?-This is a Type of Bio-Fuel -It is made from Vegetable Oil -It can be Mixed with Diesel Fuel, and still can be used by a Diesel Engine
Pros and Cons for Biodiesel?P: This is a Carbon Neutral Method P: Engines don't have to be Configured or Anything P: Much less Sulphur Dioxide and other Pollutants are Released C: There isn't Enough to Replace Diesel, as its Expensive to Make C: Biodiesel might also Ramp up Food Prices [Farmers Switch]