Interpreting and interacting with earth systems

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Question 4
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This question is about Earth's greenhouse gases and climate.

The graph below shows how atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O\text{N}_2\text{O}N2​O) concentration and the global surface temperature anomaly have changed between 1970 and 2020.

Graph showing atmospheric nitrous oxide concentration and global surface temperature anomaly from 1970 to 2020

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Evaluate the information shown in the graph. To what extent does the graph support a link between atmospheric nitrous oxide levels and global warming?

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b.

Describe and explain how the greenhouse effect maintains the temperature of the Earth.

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c.

State one human activity that can cause an increase in atmospheric nitrous oxide levels.

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d.

State two environmental effects of an enhanced greenhouse effect.

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