Greenhouse Effect Quiz

During a school project, Sharde and Anaya were discussing how humans contribute to climate change. What did they conclude from their research?

• Planting trees

• Using solar panels

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling waste

Jaxon is learning about climate change in his science class. He asks his teacher, "How does a greenhouse gas relate to the greenhouse effect?"

• It cools the Earth

• It helps plants grow

• It traps heat in the atmosphere

• It blocks sunlight

During a science class, Azuree and Liam learned about volcanic eruptions. What happens to the surface of the Earth when a volcano releases ash?

• It becomes warmer

• It becomes cooler

• It stays the same

• It becomes brighter

Jaxon and Serenity were discussing the changes they noticed in their local weather patterns over the years. Jaxon mentioned that he read about a phenomenon that involves a change in temperature, precipitation, or other weather patterns over a long time. What is this phenomenon called?

• A change in temperature, precipitation, or other weather patterns over a long time

• A sudden rainstorm

• A short-term weather event

• A single hot day

Anaya wants to find out which type of soil is best for growing tomatoes. How can she use a model to come up with an answer to her question?

• By guessing the answer

• By observing and experimenting

• By asking a friend

• By reading a book

Sharde and Azuree are learning about environmental science in school. Their teacher explains that when fuels are burned for heat, transportation, or electricity, a certain gas is produced. What gas is this?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Eber and Azuree are discussing climate change. Eber asks, "What effect does carbon dioxide have in Earth's atmosphere?"

• It cools the atmosphere

• It traps heat

• It creates rain

• It blocks sunlight

Aiden and Anaya are discussing how climate change affects different weather patterns. What are two weather patterns that are affected by climate change?

• Rainfall and temperature

• Wind speed and humidity

• Cloud shape and color

• Moon phases and tides

Azuree and her classmates are participating in the Class Scientist Challenge. What environmental phenomenon are they investigating?

• The water cycle

• The greenhouse effect

• The life cycle of a butterfly

• The phases of the moon

What can happen to the climate of a city like New York over time?

• It can become hotter or colder

• It can only become hotter

• It can only become colder

• It stays the same