Human Impacts on Earth

The _________ is a natural process that occurs when the Earth's atmosphere captures heat, warming the planet.

• Fossil fuel effect

• Greenhouse effect

• Carbon dioxide effect

• Butterfly effect

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This is a picture of a(n). (it traps heat to allow tropical plants to grow)

• Nursery

• Greenhouse

• Gazebo

• Cabin

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Which of these greenhouse gases is most strongly associated with cattle (cow) production?

• Water vapor

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Chlorofluorocarbons

The ________ protects humans from harmful UV rays from the sun.

• Greenhouse effect

• Geosphere

• Ozone layer

• Fossil fuel

________ is a type of greenhouse gas that also damages the ozone layer.

• Carbon dioxide

• Chlorofluorocarbon

• Methane

• Water vapor

A __________ is a type of fuel formed by the decomposition of dead organisms.

• Grass gas

• Biomass energy

• Fossil fuel

• Diesel

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True or false: fossil fuels are actually formed from fossils!!

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Lead

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural gas

Which of these alternative energy sources derives energy from splitting atoms?

• Biomass

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

• Nuclear

True or false: Alternative energy sources allows us to continue our lifestyles while drastically reducing our contribution to global warming.

• True

• False

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