Part III and IV Insolation: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change

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Human activity affects the climate by releasing ​

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and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which ​

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the Earth's temperature.

Hotspot

Which parts on the diagram below represent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Multiple Choice

Why is the greenhouse effect significant for life on Earth?

• It helps maintain Earth's temperature suitable for life.

• It causes harmful ultraviolet radiation to reach the surface.

• It prevents any sunlight from reaching the surface.

• It leads to immediate cooling of the planet.

Open Ended

How do molecules like H2O and CO2 contribute to the greenhouse effect in our atmosphere?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Ozone (O3)

• Water vapor (H2O)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a source of greenhouse gases?

• Evaporation of ocean surface

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Livestock emissions

• Photosynthesis

Open Ended

Explain how the burning of fossil fuels contributes to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Multiple Select

Which human activities contribute to global warming? Select all that apply.

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Desertification

• Photosynthesis

Open Ended

Explain how human activities have contributed to global warming and its effects as shown in the first two images.

Multiple Choice

Based on the graph, how has the concentration of CO2 correlated with global temperature changes from 1880 to 2000?

• CO2 concentration and global temperature have both increased.

• CO2 concentration has increased while global temperature has decreased.

• CO2 concentration has decreased while global temperature has increased.

• There is no clear correlation between CO2 concentration and global temperature.

Open Ended

Describe the impact of El Nino and La Nina events on global climate patterns.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of natural climate change?

• Ice ages

• El Nino and La Nina events

• Changes in solar energy

• All of the above

Open Ended

How do volcanic eruptions contribute to climate change according to the example provided?