What is the greenhouse effect?

Understanding Climate and Weather

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Adebisi Yusuf
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The greenhouse effect is the cooling of Earth's surface due to the reflection of sunlight.
The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere.
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 refers to the increase in Earth's surface temperature due to volcanic activity.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do greenhouse gases affect Earth's temperature?
Greenhouse gases only affect the temperature of the oceans.
Greenhouse gases cool the atmosphere, lowering Earth's temperature.
Greenhouse gases have no effect on Earth's temperature.
Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, increasing Earth's temperature.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main types of weather patterns?
Continental
Subarctic
Desert
Tropical, Temperate, Polar, Arid, Maritime
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a cold front differ from a warm front?
A cold front brings rapid weather changes and storms, while a warm front leads to gradual weather changes and steady rain.
A cold front leads to gradual weather changes, while a warm front brings rapid changes.
Cold fronts are warmer than warm fronts and bring clear skies.
A cold front causes steady rain, while a warm front brings storms.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.
Weather refers to the average temperature; climate refers to daily conditions.
Weather is always rainy; climate is always sunny.
Weather is determined by geography; climate is determined by time zones.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name three climate zones found on Earth.
Savanna
Mediterranean
Desert
Tropical, Temperate, Polar
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factors determine a region's climate zone?
Latitude, altitude, proximity to water, prevailing winds, and geographical features.
Seasonal changes in vegetation
Soil composition
Population density
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