What are the major greenhouse gases? Which one contributes the most to the greenhouse effect? What will be an ideal response?


The major greenhouse gases are water vapor (60-70%), carbon dioxide (15%-20%), halocarbons (7%-
10%), methane (5%-7%), and nitrous oxide (1%-3%). Water vapor contributes the most (60-70%) to
the greenhouse effect

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What will be an ideal response?

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Water in the surface zone of the ocean is, for the most part, ________

A) the saltiest B) low in oxygen C) the densest D) well mixed E) the coldest

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When coastal waters grow significantly warmer in Peru, the fishermen there know that a(n) ____________________ ____________________ event is occurring

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Deposits of windblown silt are called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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