Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming Learning Module

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the windows in a greenhouse?

• To let in sunlight and create warmth

• To keep out insects

• To provide fresh air for plants

• To make the greenhouse look attractive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Water vapor

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the greenhouse effect are correct?

• Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun.

• The greenhouse effect does not keep Earth's temperature stable.

• All sunlight is reflected back into space by greenhouse gases.

• Greenhouse gases allow the heat from the sun to escape easily.

Multiple Choice

What happens to the temperature of the atmosphere if more greenhouse gases are added? (Hint: think about Venus)

• The temperature goes up

• The temperature goes down

Fill in the Blank

Global warming is the rise in the average ___ on Earth's surface.

Multiple Choice

According to the graph, by approximately how much has the average global temperature increased since 1850?

• 0.2 degree Celsius

• 0.5 degree Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

• 2 degree Celsius

Multiple Choice

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...

• using bottled water
• burning fossil fuels
• texting on cellphones
• eating meat

Multiple Choice

T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere

• True
• False

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 CO₂
• Water Vapor (H₂O) and Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

Multiple Choice

Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be

• warm 
• cold
• dead

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water vapor
• All answers are correct

Multiple Choice

The area of human activity responsible for the highest greenhouse gas emissions is

• energy supply

• transport

• agriculture

• industrial

Multiple Choice

When we discuss greenhouse gases what is the main one we discuss?

• Methane (CH₄)
• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
• Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
• Flourinated gases