Understanding Greenhouse Gases and Effects

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What is the main effect of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

• They block sunlight from reaching Earth

• They trap heat and warm the planet

• They cause acid rain

• They increase oxygen levels

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Which human activity is a major source of methane emissions?

• Planting trees

• Raising livestock

• Using solar panels

• Riding bicycles

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Which of the following is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

• Water vapor

• Nitrous oxide

• Helium

• Methane

Which process describes how greenhouse gases warm the Earth?

• Photosynthesis

• Greenhouse effect

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which gas is released in large amounts when fossil fuels are burned?

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

• Neon

• Hydrogen

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Which of the following best describes the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which plants make food

• The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The formation of clouds

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How does deforestation contribute to the increase of greenhouse gases?

• By increasing rainfall

• By reducing the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide

• By cooling the Earth's surface

• By producing more oxygen

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Which of the following is an example of a human activity that increases greenhouse gas emissions?

• Recycling paper

• Driving gasoline-powered cars

• Using wind energy

• Planting gardens

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Why is methane considered a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide?

• It is more abundant in the atmosphere

• It traps more heat per molecule

• It is heavier than air

• It is produced only by humans