Human Impact on the Atmosphere

Gas in the atmosphere that protects the Earth from the Sun's rays

• atmosphere

• troposphere

• ozone

• nitrogen

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.

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• Sun deflection

• The Greenhouse Effect

• Hurricane Formation

• Atmosphere Formation

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Humans have the ability to cause temperature change.

• True
• False

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 Which of the following activities contributes the most to carbon emissions globally?

• Deforestation
• Agriculture
• Burning fossil fuels
• Respiration

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

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

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Which common atmospheric gas is abbreviated as CH₄?

• nitrogen

• carbon monoxide

• methane

• Carbon Quadroxide

There would be no life on our planet if it weren't for the Greenhouse Effect.

• True

• False

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When talking about the atmosphere, what does PM stand for?

• Personal Message

• Pollution Materials

• Pretty Mountains

• Particulate Matter

Some particulates are so microscopic that they cannot pose a threat to human health.

• True

• False