Textbook: Chapter 30 - Global climate change

Question 1

Fertilization effect (CO2 fertilization effect)

Answer 1

The higher rates of diffusion and photosynthesis under elevated atmospheric concentrations of CO2

Question 2

Greenhouse gas

Answer 2

A gas that absorbs longwave radiation and thus contributes to the greenhouse effect when present in the atmosphere; includes water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxides and ozone

Question 3

Greenhouse effect

Answer 3

Selctive energy absorption by carbon dioxide in teh atmosphere, which allows short wavelength energy to pass through but absorbs longer wavelengths and reflects heat back to Eart

Question 4

General ciruclation models

Answer 4

Computer models that help determine how increasing cconcentration of greenhouse gases may influence large-scale patterns of global climate