Long Quiz - Climate Change

What is the significant contributor to climate change?

• Industrial pollution

• Greenhouse gases

• Natural forest fires

• Decrease in marine life

Which of the following is considered the most abundant and possibly the most important greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Water vapor

• Nitrous oxide

How does water vapor amplify the effects of other greenhouse gases?

• By reflecting additional sunlight

• By absorbing more heat

• By trapping heat on Earth and amplifying the effects of other greenhouse gases

• By converting other gases into water

What is the primary source of carbon dioxide (CO2)?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Decomposition of organic matter

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Respiration by animals

What are the two main sources of methane?

• Volcanoes and oceans

• Fossil fuels and livestock

• Plants and animals

• Industrial waste and automobiles

What is nitrous oxide primarily released by?

• Vehicles and industrial processes

• Oceanic activities

• Residential heating

• Volcanic eruptions

Which industry contributes to the emission of nitrous oxide due to the use of nitrogen fertilizers?

• Agriculture

• Automotive

• Technology

• Textile

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?

• To produce oxygen

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To filter ultraviolet (UV) radiation

• To regulate temperature

What is the primary environmental concern associated with fluorinated gases?

• They increase global warming

• They take thousands of years to break down in the atmosphere

• They destroy the beneficial ozone layer

• They are highly flammable

Where do fluorinated gases primarily come from?

• Vehicle emissions

• Industrial waste

• Aerosols and coolants

• Agricultural activities