Understanding the Greenhouse Effect

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The greenhouse effect is the cooling of Earth's surface due to the reflection of sunlight.

• The greenhouse effect refers to the increase in Earth's surface temperature due to volcanic activity.

• The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere.

Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?

• Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and ammonia

• Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor, ozone, and some artificial gases like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

• Argon, helium, and neon

• Oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen

How does the greenhouse effect contribute to global warming?

• The greenhouse effect has no impact on global temperatures.

• The greenhouse effect contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere, leading to increased global temperatures.

• The greenhouse effect only affects local weather patterns.

• The greenhouse effect cools the Earth by reflecting sunlight away.

What role does carbon dioxide play in the greenhouse effect?

• Carbon dioxide cools the atmosphere by reflecting sunlight.

• Carbon dioxide has no impact on the greenhouse effect.

• Carbon dioxide is a primary source of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• Carbon dioxide contributes to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

What are some human activities that increase greenhouse gas emissions?

• Planting more trees

• Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes, agriculture, waste management.

• Using renewable energy

• Recycling materials

How can we reduce our carbon footprint?

• Adopt sustainable practices like using public transport, reducing energy use, eating less meat, recycling, and supporting renewable energy.

• Increase meat consumption for better health

• Use more plastic products to reduce waste

• Drive more frequently to save time

What is the difference between climate change and the greenhouse effect?

• The greenhouse effect is a natural process, while climate change refers to the long-term alterations in climate patterns, often exacerbated by human activities.

• Climate change only affects temperature, not weather patterns.

• The greenhouse effect is a man-made phenomenon.

• Climate change is solely caused by volcanic eruptions.

What is the significance of the ozone layer in relation to the greenhouse effect?

• The ozone layer is primarily responsible for carbon dioxide absorption.

• The ozone layer has no effect on temperature regulation.

• The ozone layer protects against UV radiation, influencing temperature regulation and the greenhouse effect.

• The ozone layer increases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

How do plants contribute to the greenhouse effect?

• Plants release CO2 only during photosynthesis.

• Plants do not affect the greenhouse effect at all.

• Plants absorb CO2 but do not release it when decomposing.

• Plants contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing CO2 during photosynthesis and releasing it when decomposing or burning.

What is the impact of deforestation on greenhouse gas levels?

• Deforestation increases greenhouse gas levels by releasing stored carbon and reducing CO2 absorption.

• Deforestation has no effect on greenhouse gas levels.

• Deforestation only affects local wildlife, not greenhouse gases.

• Deforestation decreases greenhouse gas levels by increasing CO2 absorption.