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Greenhouse Gases and Ozone Layer

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by

a)

allowing more sunlight into the atmosphere.

b)

reflecting more sunlight from clouds.

c)

reducing the amount of oxygen in the air.   

d)

trapping more heat in the atmosphere.

2.

The area of human activity responsible for the highest greenhouse gas emissions is

a)

energy supply

b)

transport

c)

agriculture

d)

industrial

3.

The highest gaseous pollutant is

a)

methane

b)

nitrous oxide

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

fluorinated gases

4.

Without any greenhouse effect the Earth would be...

a)

Fine

b)

Too Cold to Support Life

c)

Very Hot

5.

The text describes the effect of greenhouse gases on the Earth. What effect do these gases have on the Earth?

a)

These gases cool the surface of the Earth and help it stay at a comfortable temperature

b)

These gases clean the surface of the Earth and lower the amount of pollution on the ground

c)

These gases freeze the surface of the Earth and help create icebergs in different parts of the ocean

d)

These gases warm the surface of the Earth and help it stay at a comfortable, warm average temperature

6.

The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb thermal energy and radiate it back to earth is called...

a)

Thermal effect

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Global Warming

d)

Radiation Balance

7.

Use the diagram to answer question which contains information about greenhouse gases. What gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas?

a)

Fluorinated Gases

b)

Nitrous Oxide

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Methane

8.

The energy from the absorbed radiation heats the gases in the air and the gases hold the heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. This process is called the

a)

Electromagnetic Waves

b)

Greenhouse Effect

c)

Heat Transfer

d)

El Niño

9.

Which are considered Greenhouse Gasses?

a)

Sodium Chloride, Sodium dioxide, methanicane, and other gases in the air are considered Greenhouse Gases

b)

Sodium Choride and smoky gasses

c)

Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases in the air

d)

Oxygen and Triglyceride

10.

Infrared radiation from Greenhouse Gases is absorbed by which one of the following gasses? Choose the one that has all gasses.

a)

Sodium Chloride, methane, Chloroform

b)

Water Vapor, Methane, Carbon Dioxide.

c)

the Ozone Layer

11.

How are humans contributing to the Greenhouse Effect

a)

By increasing the rate of chemical and mechanical weathering

b)

By shopping too much

c)

By watching Netflix on the weekends and eating strawberry popcorn all day

d)

By increasing Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

12.

Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?

a)

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

b)

Methane (CH4)

c)

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

d)

Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

13.

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere?

a)

To trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect

b)

To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun

c)

To reflect sunlight and cool the Earth

d)

To provide oxygen for living organisms

14.

Which of the following is a consequence of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

a)

Decreased global temperatures

b)

Increased sea levels

c)

Thicker ozone layer

d)

Reduced air pollution

15.

How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

a)

By reflecting sunlight away from the Earth

b)

By absorbing and re-emitting infrared radiation

c)

By increasing the Earth's albedo

d)

By depleting the ozone layer