Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect Quiz

What makes Earth different from other planets in our solar system?

• Its distance from the sun

• Its atmosphere

• Its size

• Its rotation speed

What is the primary function of Earth's atmosphere?

• To protect from harmful radiations

• To provide oxygen

• To trap heat

• To support plant life

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Chlorofluorocarbons

Why is the greenhouse effect named after a greenhouse?

• Because it is green in color

• Because it is made of glass

• Because it traps heat like a greenhouse

• Because it involves plants

What would be the Earth's surface temperature without the greenhouse effect?

• 20 to 40 degrees Celsius

• Minus 20 to minus 40 degrees Celsius

• 10 to 20 degrees Celsius

• 0 to 10 degrees Celsius

What has caused the dramatic change in Earth's atmosphere over the last two centuries?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human activities

• Solar flares

• Natural disasters

What is the main consequence of an excess greenhouse effect?

• Increased plant growth

• Decreased oxygen levels

• Global warming

• Increased rainfall

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

• An international treaty to reduce greenhouse gases

• A scientific theory

• A new type of renewable energy

• A space mission

Which of the following is a way to reduce global warming?

• Cutting down trees

• Using energy-efficient appliances

• Using more fossil fuels

• Increasing waste generation

What is one personal action you can take to combat global warming?

• Increase waste production

• Plant more trees

• Drive more frequently

• Use non-renewable energy