Greenhouse Effect

Luna is learning about why Earth is able to support life. She wonders what role the Greenhouse Effect plays in making our planet livable. Why is the Greenhouse Effect important for life on Earth?

• It helps maintain temperatures suitable for living things

• It causes the Earth to freeze

• It blocks all sunlight from reaching the surface

• It removes oxygen from the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Kai is curious about why the Earth stays warm even at night. He learns that certain gases in the atmosphere help trap the sun’s heat energy. How do these gases do this?

• By reflecting it back into space

• By absorbing it and re-emitting it in all directions

• By converting it into chemical energy

• By storing it in the ocean

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Priya is studying the environment and wants to know which natural processes generate greenhouse gases. Which of the following should she consider?

• Photosynthesis and evaporation

• Volcanic eruptions, respiration, decomposition

• Ocean currents and wind patterns

• Rock formation and erosion

Priya notices that more factories and cars are being used in her city. What is the impact of these human activities on greenhouse gases?

• They decrease the amount of greenhouse gases

• They have no effect on greenhouse gases

• They increase the amount of greenhouse gases

• They stabilize the amount of greenhouse gases

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Anika is reading a news article about the rapid increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. She wonders what the main reason for this rise is. Why is carbon dioxide increasing rapidly?

• Due to volcanic eruptions

• Due to human activities like burning fossil fuels

• Due to increased plant growth

• Due to ocean absorption

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Noah is studying the environmental impact of different types of farming. He learns that livestock, such as cows and sheep, release a certain greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. Which greenhouse gas is emitted by livestock?

• Nitrous Oxide

• Methane

• Ozone

• Water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Benjamin notices that more factories and cars are being used in his city, releasing gases into the air. What role do these human activities play in the Greenhouse Effect?

• They decrease the Earth's temperature

• They increase greenhouse gases, raising Earth's temperature

• They have no impact on the Greenhouse Effect

• They help reduce greenhouse gases

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

While visiting a farm, Mason learns that livestock release a certain gas during their digestive process. Which gas is emitted as part of livestock's digestive process?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous Oxide

• Ozone

Sophia is reading a news article about recent changes in the environment. She wonders which of the following is an effect of climate change. What should she choose?

• Decreased rainfall

• More frequent storms

• Lower sea levels

• Reduced world hunger

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Grace is looking for ways to power her home using environmentally friendly methods. Which of these is a renewable energy source she could choose?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Nuclear energy