Atmosphere and Greenhouse Gases

Some Solar radiation doesn't reach Earth because _____

• it is reflected off particles in the atmosphere
• it is absorbed by clouds and particles in the atmosphere
• it is reflected off clouds
• all are correct

Which pie chart correctly shows the percentages of elements in the air?

• a
• b
• c
• d

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

In which layer of the atmosphere would you find the top of Mount Everest?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere has weather?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

The Earth acts like a greenhouse that catches and traps heat from the sun.

• true
• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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

• Temperature goes up
• Temperature goes down

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be

• warm 
• cold
• dead

Cutting down large forests (deforestation) can result in:

• little to no changes

• more homes for animals

• less plants to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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

• Deforestation
• Agriculture
• Burning fossil fuels
• Respiration

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6