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Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 4.14

Human Sources of Greenhouse Gases

Covers match named greenhouse gases to human sources, Explain how they increase the greenhouse effect and Suggest source-specific ways to reduce emissions.

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Human Sources of Greenhouse Gases

Spec 4.14

What you need to know

  • Match named greenhouse gases to human sources
  • Explain how they increase the greenhouse effect
  • Suggest source-specific ways to reduce emissions

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Quick check

Answer each question before opening the answer.

Give one human source of methane

Any one of livestock, rice fields or landfill

Which greenhouse gas is linked to nitrogen fertiliser use?

Nitrous oxide

How does a greenhouse gas warm the atmosphere?

It absorbs outgoing infrared radiation and re-radiates some towards Earth

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