Kozian Earth Science: Segment 3 Green House Gases

 What 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.

What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?

• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Carbon Dioxide

Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon Dioxide
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Neon

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

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

How many oxygen atoms does a molecule of ozone contain?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What does this diagram illustrate?

• Ozone Layer
• The Greenhouse Effect
• Ultraviolet Radiation
• Layers of the atmosphere

Where is the ozone layer located? (good ozone!)

• troposphere
• stratosphere
• mesosphere
• thermosphere

What chemical is responsible for breaking up the ozone layer (good ozone!)?

• CFCs
• Carbon Dioxide
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen

What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?

• Temperature goes up
• Temperature goes down

Those who sign this document understand the consequences they face as they continue burning coal and oil.

• Kyoto Protocol
• Montreal Protocol
• Dallas Protocol
• Climate Change Law