9.3 and 9.4

Which of the following is an anthropogenic source of carbon dioxide?

• Wildfires

• Volcanoes

• Burning fossil fuels

• Melting permafrost

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What is the natural source of methane?

• Cattle

• Landfills

• Wastewater treatment plants

• Anaerobic decomposition in wetlands

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Which greenhouse gas has the shortest residence time in the atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Water vapor

• Nitrous oxide

Which type of electromagnetic radiation do all greenhouse gases absorb and re-emit?

• Visible light

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• X-rays

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What are three factors that determine the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of a greenhouse gas?

• Lifetime, radiative efficiency, abundance

• Temperature, pressure, concentration

• Density, viscosity, solubility

• Mass, volume, weight

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What is the main reason why urban areas are warmer than natural areas?

• Urban areas have more trees and plants

• Natural areas emit more heat than urban areas

• Urban areas absorb and emit more heat than natural areas

• Natural areas have more buildings and roads

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Which groups are most affected by the heat in urban areas?

• Elderly, infants, manual laborers, and people without air conditioning

• Teenagers, office workers, athletes, and people with air conditioning

• Children, teachers, doctors, and people with access to parks

• Students, scientists, engineers, and people with efficient appliances

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What are some solutions to reduce the heat in urban areas?

• Use dark color surfaces for roads and buildings

• Create more concrete structures instead of green spaces

• Use green or cool roofs and more efficient appliances

• Increase the use of fossil fuels for energy

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Why is it good that oxygen and nitrogen don’t absorb electromagnetic radiation?

• It allows the Earth to be cooler

• It prevents the formation of greenhouse gases

• It helps in the process of evapotranspiration

• It increases the concentration of greenhouse gases

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What effect do increased greenhouse gas levels have on the average temperature of the Earth?

• They decrease the average temperature of the Earth

• They have no effect on the average temperature

• They increase the average temperature of the Earth

• They cause extreme weather events

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