Global warming

What is the greenhouse effect?

• warming of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere.
• cooling of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere

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We need the natural greenhouse effect for Earth to be habitable.

• True
• False

The enhanced greenhouse effect leads to global warming.

• True
• False

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What are the 5 main greenhouse gases?

• CO2, N2O, CH4, H2O, O3
• CO2, NO2, NH4, H2O, O2

Which 2 greenhouse gases contribute the MOST to global warming of Earth?

• N2O and H2O
• O3 and H2O
• CO2 and CH4

Which of the following sets of evidence supports global warming?

• CO2 levels rising
• Sea Levels rising
• Glacier mass decreasing
• All of the Above

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What are some predictions about local changes brought on by global warming?

• More severe thunderstorms
• Days warming faster than nights
• Rising sea levels
• All of the above

Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?

• Yes - they keep the Earth warm
• Yes - they keep all the gases on our planet
• No - they only cause terrible climate change
• No - they only block some of the Sun's rays

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Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?

• It causes climate change and increase in the global temerature 
• It can lead to a major increase in Greenhouses 
• It leads to more factories
• It causes a major decrease in people

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Which of the following is the most troubling greenhouse gas being produced by humans?

• Water Vapor
• Carbon Dioxide
• Methane
• Nitrous Oxide

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