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Global Warming

Kerala Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education

Flashcards for Global Warming — Kerala Board Class 10 Environmental Education. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is global warming?

Answer

Global warming is the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to excessive greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back to space

Card 2Greenhouse Gases

List the five main greenhouse gases mentioned in the chapter.

Answer

The five main greenhouse gases are: 1. Carbon dioxide (CO₂), 2. Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), 3. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), 4. Hydrocarbons, 5. Methane (CH₄). These are also called Earth heating gases.

Card 3Greenhouse Effect

What is the greenhouse effect and why is it important?

Answer

The greenhouse effect is a natural process where greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere. It is important because it helps maintain Earth's temperature at a level suitable for life. However,

Card 4Experimental Demonstration

In the experiment with two glasses of water, which glass showed higher temperature and why?

Answer

The glass covered with a bowl showed higher temperature. This is because the bowl acted like greenhouse gases, trapping heat inside and preventing it from escaping. This demonstrates how greenhouse ga

Card 5Sources of Pollution

What are the primary sources of greenhouse gases mentioned in the chapter?

Answer

The primary sources are: 1. Factories and chemical industries, 2. Human activities, 3. Air conditioners and refrigerators (CFCs), 4. Burning of household wastes, 5. Burning of plastic materials.

Card 6Greenhouse Gases

What is the role of CFCs in global warming?

Answer

CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) are greenhouse gases used in air conditioners and refrigerators. When these appliances leak or are disposed of improperly, CFCs are released into the atmosphere where they t

Card 7Experimental Demonstration

Why does ice melt faster in the covered glass during the experiment?

Answer

Ice melts faster in the covered glass because the cover traps heat, creating a warmer environment inside. This simulates how greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, causing faster melting of

Card 8Solutions

What is vermicomposting and how does it help reduce global warming?

Answer

Vermicomposting is the process of converting household waste into manure using earthworms. It helps reduce global warming by preventing the burning of household waste, which would otherwise release gr

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