Sci 8 Unit 6 : Greenhouse Effect

What is the greenhouse effect related to?

• Increasing global temperatures

• Supporting why we should stop building greenhouses

• The thinning of the ozone layer

• Increased incidences of skin cancer

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Which statement is true about the greenhouse effect?

• It reduces the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• It is caused by using spray cans and air conditioners

• It is the same thing as global warming

• It is caused by an increase in water vapor in the atmosphere.

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The greenhouse effect can contribute to which of the following?

• A change in weather patterns

• Increase in ozone hole formation

• Ocean water pollution

• acid rain increase

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What is the greenhouse effect related to according to the statements?

• Human activities

• The main cause of hurricanes

• The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• The thinning of the ozone layer

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What is the atmosphere composed of?

• Only gases

• Only solids

• Layers of gases and liquids

• Layers of gases and solids

What are the two main functions of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Produces oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Traps heat from the sun and produces carbon dioxide

• Shields Earth from harmful radiation and traps heat from the sun

• Generates magnetic fields and protects from meteoroids

What are the two main gases that compose our atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Nitrogen and methane

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Water vapor and nitrous oxide

What percentage of the atmosphere is nitrogen?

• 20%

• 78%

• 2%

• 10%

What does WEATHER compare to in the analogy?

• A complete bicycle

• A pile of bicycle parts

• The process of riding a bicycle

• The system of gears on a bicycle

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What does CLIMATE compare to in the analogy?

• A complete bicycle

• A pile of bicycle parts

• The process of riding a bicycle

• The system of gears on a bicycle