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Greenhouse Effec t. 9PB 21st May 2012. Quick quiz. Main reservoir of carbon dioxide is the atmosphere. True/ False Name 3 processes involved in the carbon cycle _____________ _____________ ________________ Name 3 reservoirs of carbon in the carbon cycle ________________
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Greenhouse Effect 9PB 21st May 2012
Quick quiz • Main reservoir of carbon dioxide is the atmosphere. True/ False Name 3 processes involved in the carbon cycle • _____________ • _____________ • ________________ Name 3 reservoirs of carbon in the carbon cycle • ________________ • _________________ • _________________ • Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and ________ are elements found in food • Burning of forests is good or bad for the environment • Sports Question: What was the Highlanders score at the weekend?
Greenhouse effect • Some radiation from Sun reflected off ozone layer • Rest comes into atmosphere • Turned into heat and reflected back • Captured by molecules in atmosphere • Carbon dioxide • Water This is a good thing – supports life on earth