Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming

I can explain how greenhouse gases contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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  Global warming is defined as a rise in Earth's temperature that lasts for a decade or longer.

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  Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap heat in the atmosphere.

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  Burning fossil fuels for industry and transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to 70-80% of total emissions.