Solar Radiation and Greenhouse Gases

What happens to most of the solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface?

• It is reflected back into space.

• It is absorbed and warms the Earth's surface.

• It is absorbed by greenhouse gases.

• It is used by plants for photosynthesis.

What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere according to the diagram?

• They reflect all solar radiation back into space.

• They absorb and re-emit infrared radiation in all directions.

• They prevent any solar radiation from reaching the Earth's surface.

• They cool down the Earth's surface by absorbing heat.

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What is the effect of the greenhouse gases re-emitting infrared radiation in all directions?

• It cools the Earth's surface and the lower atmosphere.

• It has no significant effect on the Earth's temperature.

• It warms the Earth's surface and the lower atmosphere.

• It leads to the depletion of the ozone layer.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

• As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase

• Condition that is caused by carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere

• Causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean

• The cooling of Earth due to air pollution

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

• Texting on cellphones

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using public transportation and thereby reduce the effects of greenhouse gases.

• Eating meat

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Which of the following events would be MOST likely to add Greenhouse Gases to the atmosphere?

• Landslide

• Tsunami

• Forest Fire

• Hurricane

The following are Greenhouse Gases:

• Carbon Dioxide

• Phosphorous

• Water Vapor

• Methane

• Salt

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What is the main human activity source for Nitrous oxide (N2O)?

• Fossil fuels, cement production, land use change

• Waste dumps, livestock

• Fertilizers, combustion industrial processes

• Electronics, refrigerants

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Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere in a particular place and time. Which of the following is NOT true about weather?

• Weather occurs over short time periods

• Weather predictions usually cover days or weeks

• Weather is measured over long periods of time

• The state of the atmosphere can change from one time to another

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What factors are included in the climate system?

• Only the Earth's water

• Only the Earth's atmosphere

• Only the Earth's temperature

• The Earth's water, clouds, atmosphere, and temperature

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