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2.3 How have the amounts of gases changed in the atmosphere and how could they cause a temperature change?

Temperature and Air Data Explorer

Explore NOAA greenhouse gas data for locations in the United States using an interactive.

What Happens When We Add More Greenhouse Gases?

Explore the relationship between some atmospheric gases and temperature using an interactive to model and test ideas.

Historical Temperature and Carbon Dioxide Graph

Examine a graph showing the relationship between carbon dioxide and air temperature.

Why Do Greenhouse Gases Affect Temperature?

Explore how atmospheric gases interact with infrared radiation and how this relates to air temperature using an interactive.

How is the Atmosphere Heated?

Make observations of how the atmosphere warms up and cools down using an interactive.

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