Understanding the Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change

What is the primary reason the temperature inside a glass greenhouse increases?

• The glass traps most of the heat inside.

• The glass absorbs all the solar radiation.

• The glass reflects all solar radiation.

• The glass allows all heat to escape.

Which of the following gases is NOT a major contributor to the natural greenhouse effect?

• Nitrous oxide

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

How do greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere?

• They absorb and re-emit infrared radiation.

• They cool down the Earth's surface.

• They block all solar radiation from reaching Earth.

• They reflect sunlight back into space.

Since the 1900s, which activity has NOT significantly contributed to the increase in greenhouse gases?

• Solar panel installation

• Deforestation

• Rice cultivation

• Burning of fossil fuels

What is a suggested action to help reduce global warming?

• Ignore political actions

• Participate in climate strikes

• Increase fossil fuel consumption

• Stop using renewable energy