The greenhouse effect is caused by

gases in the air trapping heat released by the Earth

more heat arriving at the Earth from the sun

the Earth releasing more heat at night

The diagram shows the flow of organic molecules through an ecosystem. What two processes are identified by the labels X and Y?

X : Decomposition Y : Respiration

X : Adaptation Y : Decomposition

X : Fermentation Y : Nitrogen Fixation

How does carbon become locked inside the earth?

The carbon-rich bodies of plants and animals decay into the earth after they die.

Tree roots expel carbon into the soil as they grow.

Humans use machines to pump carbon dioxide into large underground rocks.

Rocks become richer in carbon as time goes by.

Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?

atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960

atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960

Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide

humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels

The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?

higher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere

lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

How do animals get carbon?

By eating plants and or other animals.

They absorb it from the atmosphere.

They do not get carbon from anywhere.

The diagram shows the flow of organic molecules through an ecosystem. What two processes are identified by the labels X and Y?

X : Decomposition Y : Respiration

X : Adaptation Y : Decomposition

X : Fermentation Y : Nitrogen Fixation

The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?

higher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere

lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?

atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960

atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960

Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide

humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels

What are fossil fuels made from?

Plants and animals that are buried underground for millions of years.

They absorb it from the atmosphere.

Which of the following is true about the greenhouse effect? you can choose more than one

It is caused by gasses trap heat from infrared radiation

It makes life on Earth possible

It is the cause of global warming

Most of the carbon on earth exists in

the lithosphere (rocks & sediments)

the biosphere (plants & animals)

What do greenhouse gases do?

Radiate high energy light waves

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause climate change?

It cools down our planet.

It blocks out UV rays.

It traps heat and warms up our planet.

It lets sunlight escape.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A farmer's tractor adds to the carbon footprint of food because___________.

it's green

it makes a lot of noise

it burns fossil fuel traveling back and forth over the fields.

It is using solar energy.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of these choices in transportation produces less green house gas than the others?

walking

riding a bus

riding a car

taking a train

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of these activities reduce greenhouse gas production?

Turning off lights when leaving a room

Leaving the video game system on when your done playing

Leaving chargers and non essential appliances plugged in when not in use

Ride a train

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The main human activity that adds to an individual's carbon footprint.

usage of alternative energies (wind, solar, etc)

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usage of fossil fuels for energy

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When humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters the as carbon dioxide.

Water

Atmosphere

Sun

Air

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is a true statement?

Humans depend on oxygen, plants depend on carbon dioxide

Plants produce carbon dioxide only

Humans depend on carbon dioxide, plants depend on oxygen

Humans don't depend on plants for the air they need

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When humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters the as carbon dioxide.

Which is a true statement?

The greenhouse effect is caused by

Gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and coal are all _________. Burning them releases CO₂ into the atmosphere.

A decrease in forest land results in a net ________ of CO₂ in the atmosphere.

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A farmer's tractor adds to the carbon footprint of food because___________.

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Which of these activities reduce greenhouse gas production?

The main human activity that adds to an individual's carbon footprint.

When humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters the as carbon dioxide.

Which is a true statement?

The greenhouse effect is caused by

Gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and coal are all _________. Burning them releases CO2 into the atmosphere.

A decrease in forest land results in a net ________ of CO2 in the atmosphere.

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