EES 3.3 3.4 Greenhouse Quiz

Which of the following best describes the process by which the Earth's surface absorbs heat from the sun?

• Reflection

• Heat Absorption

• Conduction

• Radiation

What phenomenon describes the increase in temperature in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings?

• Albedo Effect

• Urban Heat Island

• Uneven Warming

• Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the term for the large-scale movement of air that helps distribute thermal energy around the Earth?

• Circulation

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Nitrous oxide (NO3)

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