Greenhouse Effect & Greenhouse Gases

Where does infrared radiation come from?

• Space

• Sun

• Atmosphere

• Volcanic Eruptions

When the suns energy (solar radiation) reaches Earth’s surface some of it is reflected and some is (a)  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is most abundant gas in the atmosphere:

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

Which of the following are greenhouse gases: check ALL that apply.

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Water Vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere the (a)   the temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the MOST ABUNDANT greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

• Caron dioxide

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Chloroflurocarbon

Which of the following greenhouse gases contributes the MOST to climate change?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Water vapor

• Chloroflurocarbon

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

How does the greenhouse gas METHANE enter the atmosphere? Check all that apply

• Cow farts

• Breakdown of waste in landfills

• Decomposition(rot and decay)

• Use of electronic devices

True or False: Methane makes up a small percentage of the atmosphere but absorbs heat much better than carbon dioxide.

• True

• False

How much time are you spending on science most days without any internet issues or distractions :)

• 10-20 minutes daily

• 20-30 minutes daily

• 30-40 minutes daily

• 40-60 minutes