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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen we discuss greenhouse gases what is the main one we discuss?Methane (CH4)Carbon Dioxide (CO2)Nitrous oxide (N2O)Flourinated gases
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...using bottled waterburning fossil fuelstexting on cellphoneseating meat
- 3. Multiple ChoiceT/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphereTrueFalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe warming of the atmosphere by the trapping of heat being radiated to space is calledevaporationcondensationthe greenhouse effectradiation
- 5. Multiple Choice
What are the two most common greenhouse gases?Water Vapor (H2O) and Methane (CH4)Carbon Dioxide CO2 and Methane (CH4)Water Vapor (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide CO2Water Vapor (H2O) and Nitrous oxide (N2O) - 6. Multiple ChoiceOver the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hasdecreased slightly.increased until recently, and then decreased.increased steadily.stayed about the same.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceConsequences of climate change include:Stronger hurricanesIncreased floodingFrequent droughtsAll of the above
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the greenhouse effect?The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.The heating of a solid, such as a rock.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are greenhouse gases?Carbon dioxideMethaneWater vaporAll answers are correct
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWithout the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would bewarmcolddead
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following natural events is NOT a source of carbon dioxide?
Wildfire
Decomposing plants and animals
Volcanic eruption
Earthquake
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?Temperature goes upTemperature goes down
- 13. Multiple Choice
Cutting down large forests (deforestation) can result in:
little to no changes
more homes for animals
less plants to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas
- 14. Multiple ChoiceMelting of glaciers and polar ice caps....will result in cooler temperatures in the Arcticwill result in sea-levels risingWill have no effect on ecosystemsNone of the above
- 15. Multiple Choice1. Certain gases in the atmosphere – water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide – help maintain the Earth’s temperatures and climate. These are called: __________ .A. ozone gasesA. solar gasesA. greenhouse gasesA. stomach gases
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