Earth's Atmosphere Quiz

What are renewable resources?

• Renewable resources cannot be used sustainably.

• Renewable resources are resources that deplete over time.

• Renewable resources are only found in limited quantities.

• Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished over time.

What is the atmosphere of the Earth composed of?

• Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Neon, and other gases

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, and other gases

• Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, and other gases

• Methane, Sulfur Dioxide, Krypton, and other gases

What are bioplastics and how are they related to the environment?

• Bioplastics have a higher carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics.

• Bioplastics are made from fossil fuels and have a negative impact on the environment.

• Bioplastics are not biodegradable and contribute to pollution.

• Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are related to the environment due to their biodegradability and lower carbon footprint.

How does deforestation impact the atmosphere?

• Deforestation has no impact on the atmosphere

• Deforestation increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere

• Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• Deforestation helps reduce air pollution

What are emissions and how do they contribute to air pollution?

• Emissions are beneficial for air quality

• Emissions are only released from natural sources

• Emissions have no impact on the environment

• Emissions are pollutants released into the atmosphere from various sources such as vehicles, factories, and power plants. These emissions contain harmful substances like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, which contribute to air pollution by reacting with sunlight and forming smog, acid rain, and particulate matter.

What are fossil fuels and how do they affect the environment?

• Fossil fuels are only found in limited quantities and do not affect the environment.

• Fossil fuels are man-made substances that do not contribute to air pollution.

• Fossil fuels are renewable energy sources that have no impact on the environment.

• Fossil fuels are natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms. When burned, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.

Explain the concept of global warming and its causes.

• Global warming is a myth created by aliens

• Global warming is caused by excessive ice cream consumption

• Global warming is caused by the Earth getting closer to the sun

• Global warming is caused by the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily from human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

Describe the greenhouse effect and its role in climate change.

• The greenhouse effect is caused by excessive deforestation

• The greenhouse effect is a natural process that has no impact on climate change

• The greenhouse effect is a result of increased use of renewable energy sources

• The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change.

What does it mean for carbon to be 'locked up' in the environment?

• Carbon being used in the production of renewable energy

• Carbon being eliminated from the environment entirely

• Carbon being stored in a way that prevents its release into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

• Carbon being released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide

Explain the process of photosynthesis and its impact on the atmosphere.

• Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. It involves the absorption of carbon dioxide and release of oxygen, helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• Photosynthesis is the process of converting oxygen into carbon dioxide.

• Photosynthesis involves the release of carbon dioxide and absorption of oxygen.

• Photosynthesis has no impact on the atmosphere.