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9.2.2 Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Which two greenhouse gases are increased by human activities?

A

Carbon dioxide and methane.

B

Cleared trees release carbon dioxide when they burn or rot.

C

Waste releases methane as it decomposes.

D

A greenhouse gas absorbs infrared radiation emitted by Earth and transfers energy to the surroundings.

9.2.2 Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere Flashcards

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Flashcards for AQA GCSE Chemistry 9.2.2 Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, covering the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 20 cards, matched to the AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 40% of marks at GCSE Chemistry, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.