Details Title: 14-4 Global Changes in the... Description: Global Changes in the Atmostphere Total Flash Cards: 8 Created: 04/21/2009 18:03:12		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Science Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term What is the greenhouse effect? Definition The process by which Earth's atmosphere traps solar energy. Term Gases in the atmosphere that trap solar energy are called ____. Definition Green house gases Term Burning coal, wood, oil and natural gas causes ______ to build up in the air. Definition carbon dioxide Term t or f the amount of carbon dioxide in the air has been steadily increasing? Definition true (due to burning of coal, oil, wood and natural gas) Term t or f ozone in the stratosphere filters out much of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Definition true Term What are cfc's? Definition A group of chlorine compounds that dissolve the ozone layer. They are found in aerosol spray bottles, fire hydrants, air conditions and fridges. Term What is the process of cfc's dissolving the ozone layer? Definition 1. CFC's are released into the air. 2. CFC's rise to the stratosphere. 3. CFC's break down into chlorine atoms. 4. The chlorine atoms break down ozone atoms. Term The downwind side of mountains is know as _________. Definition The leeward side