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Global warming and Green house effect

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the blanket of air in which the Earth is wrapped called?

a)

oxygen

b)

atmosphere

c)

galaxy

d)

space

2.

The atmosphere is made up of ___________ natural gases.

a)

two

b)

one

c)

several

d)

few

3.

Gases that keep the Earth's temperature steady are called

a)

Greenhouse gases

b)

atmospheric gases

c)

Heat gases

d)

temperature monitors

4.

The natural process between the sun, the atmosphere and the Earth is called the

a)

greenhouse gas

b)

Carbon emission

c)

Earth's temperature

d)

greenhouse effect

5.

What gas do human beings breathe out?

a)

methane

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

nitrogen

6.

Green plants absorb carbon dioxide and produce ___________ during photosynthesis.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Methane

d)

Nitrous oxide

7.

The increase of carbon dioxide in the air increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This increase in greenhouse gases is beneficial for planet Earth.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

What causes global warming?

a)

Fire in the Amazon forests

b)

Extra heat being trapped on the planet by greenhouse gases

c)

Many volcanic eruptions around the world

9.

At what time did global warming start to occur?

a)

Last year

b)

At the beginning of the last decade

c)

Around the time of the Industrial Revolution

10.

Global warming refers to an average _________ in the Earth's temperature, which in turn causes changes in _________.

a)

increase, climate

b)

decrease, climate

c)

increase, temperature

d)

decrease, temperature

11.

A warmer Earth may lead to

a)

changes in climate

b)

a rise in sea level due to the expansion of sea water

c)

the melting of the ice caps

d)

All answers mentioned

12.

Greenhouse gases naturally regulate Earth's temperature and are therefore good gases.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone let sunlight in to heat the Earth’s surface but they don’t let all that heat energy back out.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Burning fossil fuels does NOT create greenhouse gases, thus polluting the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

15.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
16.
Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?
a)
It causes climate change and increase in the global temerature 
b)
It can lead to a major increase in Greenhouses 
c)
It leads to more factories
d)
It causes a major decrease in people
17.
The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ________________.
a)
Greenhouse Effect
b)
Global Warming
c)
Carbon Dioxide Gases
d)
Methane
18.
How can global warming cause sea levels to rise? Choose the best answer.
a)
by causing it to rain more often
b)
by melting glaciers and ice caps
c)
by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions
d)
by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes
19.
Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?
a)
trees soak up carbon dioxide
b)
trees provide shade which counteracts global warming
c)
trees absorbs the sun's energy without radiating back into the atmosphere
d)
trees drain greenhouse gases like methane from soil
20.
What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?
a)
Temperature goes up
b)
Temperature goes down
21.
Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:
a)
Eat more ice cream.
b)
Keep your freezer door open.
c)
Keep your air conditioner on high.
d)
Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.
22.

The graph below shows CO2 emissions and temperatures from 1909 to 1949. What conclusion is best supported by the graph?

a)

There is no relationship between carbon dioxide concentrations and temperatures

b)

As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase

c)

As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures decrease

d)

As carbon dioxide concentrations decrease, temperatures increase

23.

How is the greenhouse effect produced?

a)

When solar energy trespasses the atmosphere.

b)

When some energy is reflected back to earth.

c)

When the green house is burned.

d)

When the sun doesn't emit radiation.

24.

How are greenhouse gasses harming our environment?

a)

They aren't

b)

Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to cool down

c)

Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to warm up

d)

More heat is able to escape