Greenhouse Effect

The Earth's atmosphere acts like a greenhouse that traps heat from the sun.

• true

• false

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The warming of a planet due to trapped heat.

• The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.

• The heating of a solid, such as a rock.

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In the Greenhouse Model what part of the model is the same as the Atmosphere around Earth?

• The Ground in the Greenhouse

• The plants in the Greenhouse

• The glass walls of the Greenhouse

• The magnetic waves from the sun

Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be...

• too warm for life

• too cold for life

Greenhouse gases ___________ heat energy.

• absorb

• reflect

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water vapor
• All answers are correct

Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by

• allowing more sunlight into the atmosphere.
• trapping more heat in the atmosphere.

• reducing the amount of oxygen in the air.   
• reflecting more sunlight from clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Humans have added ___________ greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

• more

• less

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which one of the choices below is NOT a  cause for global warming?

• Farm animals that produce a lot of gas

• Burning Fossil Fuels
• Planting new trees
• Using gas-powered vehicles

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?

• Temperature goes up
• Temperature goes down

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