Greenhouse Effect

What is the greenhouse effect?

• A process that causes extreme weather conditions

• A process that cools Earth by releasing heat into the atmosphere

• A process that keeps Earth warm by trapping heat inside the atmosphere

• A process that prevents sunlight from reaching Earth's surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that prevent the Sun's heat from reaching Earth

• Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

• Gases that create a protective layer around the Earth

• Gases that cool the Earth's surface during the daytime

Which of the following is NOT an example of a greenhouse gas?

• Water vapor

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

How do human activities affect the natural greenhouse effect?

• They cause the atmosphere to cool down

• They reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• They release more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

• They have no impact on the greenhouse effect

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What do NASA satellites help scientists to measure?

• The amount of sunlight reaching Earth's surface

• The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere

What is the main purpose of the information from NASA satellites?

• To track the movement of clouds in the atmosphere

• To understand the impact of greenhouse gases on climate

• To measure the temperature of Earth's surface

• To study the behavior of animals in the atmosphere

What do greenhouse gases help Earth to maintain?

• A balance of greenhouse gases

• A balance of gases in the atmosphere

• A balance of just the right temperature for living things

• A balance of extreme temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the purpose of a greenhouse?

• To create extreme weather conditions for plants

• To prevent sunlight from reaching plants

• To trap heat inside and keep plants warm

• To cool down the temperature inside

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4