Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780133917789
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 9SQ
Summary Introduction
To identify:
The term greenhouse effect and its relation with the global warming.
Introduction:
The greenhouse gases are natural gases that include CO2, ozone, methane and water vapor. CFCs (chloroflurocarbons) is a synthetic gas that found in the refrigerants and aerosol sprays. Greenhouse gases work as a cover that traps light in the atmosphere that results in the greenhouse effect.
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