Climate Change/Global Warming 2

What is the Earth surrounded by that we call greenhouse gases?

• A. A thick layer of water

• B. A thin layer of gases

• C. A thick layer of gases

• D. A thin layer of water

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What do greenhouse gases make up?

• A. The Earth's core

• B. The Earth's crust

• C. The Earth's atmosphere

• D. The Earth's oceans

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What happens to some of the sunlight that hits the Earth?

• It is completely absorbed by the Earth's surface.

• It is all reflected back into space.

• Some is reflected, and some becomes heat.

• It is converted into electricity.

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What role do CO2 and other gases in the atmosphere play in the greenhouse effect?

• They reflect all sunlight back into space.

• They trap heat, keeping the Earth warm.

• They absorb all the heat and cool the Earth.

• They have no effect on the Earth's temperature.

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Which planet has a thin atmosphere with almost all CO2 in the ground and an average temperature of -50°C?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

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What is the average temperature on Earth?

• -50°C

• +15°C

• +420°C

• -100°C

Which planet has a thick atmosphere containing 96% of CO2 and an average temperature of +420°C?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

What percentage of CO2 is present in Earth's atmosphere?

• 0.03%

• 96%

• 50%

• 0.3%

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What factors influence the surface temperature on any planet?

• Distance from the sun and size of the planet

• Thickness of the atmosphere and concentration of its gases

• Presence of water and magnetic field

• Rotation speed and number of moons

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What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Increase in solar radiation

• Build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• Decrease in volcanic activity

• Increase in ocean currents

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