state of the atmosphere that lasts days to weeks

A naturally occurring process that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere to keep it warm and habitable

The increase in Earth’s average temperature caused by higher concentrations of greenhouse gasses such as CO2 due to human activity. Results in glaciers melting & sea levels rising

The destruction of the ozone layer caused by pollutants like CFC’s

The incoming solar radiation that Earth receives from the sun

An object’s level of reflection

The cycle in which carbon atoms move throughout Earth’s system both biologically and geologically

A part of the carbon cycle which stores more carbon than it releases (ex. rocks, plants, ocean, soil)

A part of the carbon cycle which releases more carbon that it stores (ex, volcanic eruptions & burning fossil fuels)

Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation that reaches Earth from the sun?

How is the radiation that the Earth re-emits different from the radiation it receives from the sun?

Which side of the diagram shows an increased greenhouse effect (aka global warming)

Which part of the cycle represents the atmosphere?

Which part of the cycle represents respiration (aka animals breathing)?

Which part of the cycle represents photosynthesis (aka plants)?

Which part of the cycle represents burning fossil fuels?

Which part of the cycle represents fossil fuels stored in their natural location?

Which part of the cycle represents deep ocean?

Which surface would have a higher albedo?