Earth Science Greenhouse

How does temperature affect the ability of Earth to support life?

• Temperature affects biological and chemical processes.

• Temperature protects Earth from radiation.

• Temperature produces nutrients.

• Temperature intensifies gravity.

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What will happen to Earth if there are no greenhouse gases?

• Earth’s temperature will increase.

• Earth’s temperature will decrease.

• Earth’s temperature will become stable.

• Earth’s temperature will not be affected

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A complex system of interrelating physical, chemical and biological processes.

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A subsystem that is considered as the life zone of the Earth.

Earth’s atmosphere contains water vapor and carbon dioxide. These greenhouse gases are important because they -

• are substances animals need to breathe.

• trap thermal energy in the atmosphere.

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  protect against magnetic particles.

• create Earth’s gravitational field.

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The four subsystems of Earth are...

• the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere

• the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust

• Jimmy Johns, Subway, Potbelly, and Firehouse

• the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere

In order for life as we know it to exist, a planet must have ______________________

• heat

• animals

• liquid water

• solar energy

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As an environmental scientist, Mike wants to address the issue of climate change. Studying which aspect will help Mike address the issue?

• higher levels of ultraviolet rays reaching Earth

• higher number of fish eaters

• emission of greenhouse gases

• burning of forests

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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

• Ozone (O3)

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Which process is a major contributor to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Water cycle

• Rock formation