Lesson 3 - Atmospheric Energy and Climate Change

 Which process involves the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

What is the primary mechanism by which air near Earth's surface is heated?

• Convection currents

• Radiation waves

• Conduction from the surface

How does convection transfer heat in the atmosphere?

• Through electromagnetic waves

• By direct contact between particles

• Through circulation of air masses

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Which of the following best describes radiation in the context of atmospheric heating?

• Movement of heat through particle collision

• Transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves

• Circulation of warm air masses

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What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to carbon dioxide?

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

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Which of these is NOT one of the five major greenhouse gases?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• They reflect all solar radiation

• They trap thermal energy

• They cool the Earth's surface

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Which process occurs first in the greenhouse effect?

• Thermal energy becomes trapped

• Objects radiate absorbed energy

• Sunlight enters the atmosphere

What is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions?

•  Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean evaporation

• Burning fossil fuels

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Which human activity contributes significantly to global warming?

• Deforestation

• Cloud formation

• Ocean currents

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