EES 3.3 Quiz

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which plants produce oxygen

• The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by certain gases

• The reflection of sunlight by the Earth's surface

• The absorption of sunlight by the oceans

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a natural greenhouse gas?

• Argon

• Methane

• Helium

• Neon

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Explain why the greenhouse effect is important for maintaining life on Earth.

• It provides oxygen for humans and animals to breathe.

• It keeps the Earth's surface warm enough to sustain life.

• It prevents harmful solar radiation from reaching the Earth's surface.

• It helps in the formation of clouds and precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Identify the primary source of carbon dioxide emissions from human activities.

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Photosynthesis

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

How does deforestation contribute to increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

• By increasing the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide

• By reducing the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide

• By increasing the oxygen levels in the atmosphere

• By decreasing the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Describe how warmer surface temperatures on Earth can create a feedback loop for greenhouse gases.

• Warmer temperatures increase cloud cover, which cools the Earth.

• Warmer temperatures cause more ice to form, reflecting sunlight.

• Warmer temperatures lead to more water vapor, a greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere.

• Warmer temperatures decrease the amount of carbon dioxide released by oceans.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Water vapor

• Ozone

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Analyze the impact of increased greenhouse gases on global climate patterns.

• They cause more frequent and severe weather events.

• They lead to a decrease in global temperatures.

• They result in more stable and predictable weather patterns.

• They have no significant impact on climate patterns.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle related to greenhouse gases?

• Oceans release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acting as a carbon sink.

• Oceans have no role in the carbon cycle.

• Oceans convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Evaluate the effectiveness of planting trees as a strategy to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

• It is highly effective as trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

• It is ineffective because trees release more carbon dioxide than they absorb.

• It is somewhat effective but cannot offset all human emissions.

• It is not effective because trees do not absorb carbon dioxide.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5