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Greenhouse Gases, Global Warming, Energy Balance

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The term “Greenhouse Effect” describes

a)

the trapping of heat energy in the stratosphere by nitrogen

b)

occupational diseases of florists

c)

the trapping of heat energy in the troposhere by certain gaseous molecules

d)

efforts by society to support environmental issues regarding the greenhouse gases

2.

All of the following are greenhouse gases, EXCEPT

a)

nitrous oxide

b)

water vapor

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

nitrogen

3.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of Global Warming?

a)

the earth’s rotation will slow down and eventually stop

b)

some areas will experience serious droughts

c)

polar ice caps will melt

d)

coastal regions will be covered by rising sea levels

4.

What is Global Warming?

a)

decreasing temperature rates

b)

the decreasing temperature of the earth

c)

increasing rain rates on earth

d)

increasing temperature in the earth’s atmosphere

5.

The threat of global warming can be addressed by

a)

using energy more efficiently

b)

shifting to renewable resources

c)

reducing deforestation

d)

slowing population growth

6.

Which gas contributes to the natural greenhouse effect?

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

hydrogen

7.

How do greenhouse gases affect Earth’s temperature?

a)

by cooling the atmosphere

b)

by reflecting sunlight

c)

by trapping heat

d)

by reducing solar radiation

8.

70% of the incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s surface, where does the other 30% go to?

a)

it is reflected back to space and absorbed by the satellites

b)

it is reflected back into space by clouds and the earth’s surface

c)

it is reflected back into space and affects the air molecules

d)

it does not reflect back to space

9.

To maintain the Earth’s temperature balance, what is emitted by the sun?

a)

thermal radiation is emitted in a form of infrared

b)

gaseous molecules that balances the earth’s temperature is emitted

c)

solar radiation that are evenly distributed is emitted

d)

heated molecules are emitted throughout the earth

10.

The earth’s energy balance does not influence the temperature and density of seawater.

a)

True

b)

False