EES 3.3 3.4 Greenhouse Quiz

What relationship is there between greenhouse gas levels and global temperature changes?

• As gas levels have decreased, temperature changes have increased

• As gas levels have increased, temperature changes have decreased

• As gas levels have increased, temperature changes have increased

• As gas levels have decreased, temperature changes have decreased

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What is the process called that forms clouds in the troposphere?

• precipitation

• condensation

• transpiration

• evaporation

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and contains most weather phenomena?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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What percentage of the troposphere is Nitrogen gas?

• 78%

• 21%

• 32%

• 1%

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Which gases are primarily responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Greenhouse gases

• Argon and Helium

• Hydrogen and Neon

What is the process called in which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm?

• Albedo Effect

• Greenhouse Effect

• Urban Heat Island

• Absorption

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Which of the following is the most abundant greenhouse gas released by volcanoes?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous oxide (NO3)

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced by the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation?

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous oxide (NO3)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Which greenhouse gas is released during the decomposition of organic waste in landfills and from agricultural practices?

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous oxide (NO3)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Ozone (O3)

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Which of the following is a synthetic compound that contributes to the destruction of ozone and was banned from being used in hair spray?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Nitrous oxide (NO3)

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