The Greenhouse Effect Quiz

What is the primary role of the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• To increase the Earth's rotation speed

• To cool the Earth's surface

• To maintain Earth's temperature for life

• To decrease the Earth's gravitational pull

Which planet has the most extreme greenhouse effect?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is carbon dioxide?

• 5%

• 10%

• 0.04%

• 1%

Which gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas?

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

What is the average surface temperature on Mars?

• 15°C

• -60°C

• -18°C

• 465°C

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the main component of Venus's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which process naturally releases carbon dioxide?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Respiration

What would Earth's average temperature be without the greenhouse effect?

• 15°C

• -18°C

• 33°C

• 0°C

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which gas is released from soil and water through bacterial processes?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Oxygen

What is the main reason for Venus's high surface temperature?

• Proximity to the Sun

• Thick CO₂-rich atmosphere

• High volcanic activity

• Lack of water