Greenhouse Effect Facts Quiz! Trivia

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    When the greenhouse effect becomes stronger, more and more heat will be trapped on the Earth, increasing the average temperature here. What is this called?

    • Global warming
    • Global cooling
    • Global heating
    • Greenhouse heating
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What is the greenhouse effect? The greenhouse effect is how heat is trapped close to the surface of the earth by greenhouse gases. Greenhouse vapors consist of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. For this quiz, you should know whether the greenhouse effect and ozone depletion are the same things and the name of the lower atmosphere containing greenhouse gases. If you are curious to learn more about the greenhouse effect, this quiz is for you.

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  • 2. 

    What do scientists think the effect will be of having more greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?

    • More Warming of the atmosphere

    • More air in the atmosphere

    • More cooling of the atmosphere

    • Less air in the atmosphere

    Correct Answer
    A. More Warming of the atmosphere
    Explanation
    Scientists believe that the increase in greenhouse gases in our atmosphere will result in more warming of the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space. This leads to a gradual increase in the Earth's temperature, known as global warming. The accumulation of greenhouse gases from human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, is causing the Earth's temperature to rise at an alarming rate, leading to various negative impacts such as climate change, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

    • Carbon dioxide

    • Water vapor

    • Methane

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane are all greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming. Carbon dioxide is released through the burning of fossil fuels, water vapor is naturally present in the atmosphere, and methane is emitted through various human activities such as agriculture and the production of coal, oil, and natural gas. Therefore, all three gases mentioned in the options are greenhouse gases.

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    The greenhouse effect is beneficial as it helps to sustain life on earth by naturally trapping heat in the atmosphere.  - ProProfs

    The greenhouse effect is beneficial as it helps to sustain life on earth by naturally trapping heat in the atmosphere. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the greenhouse effect is indeed beneficial as it helps to sustain life on earth. This is because the greenhouse effect is a natural process where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun, preventing it from escaping back into space. This trapped heat keeps the Earth's surface warm enough to support life. Without the greenhouse effect, the Earth would be much colder, making it uninhabitable for most living organisms.

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  • 5. 

    The greenhouse effect and ozone depletion (holes in the ozone layer) are the same things.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the greenhouse effect and ozone depletion are not the same things. The greenhouse effect refers to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to certain gases, such as carbon dioxide, while ozone depletion refers to the thinning of the ozone layer in the stratosphere. Although both phenomena are related to the Earth's atmosphere, they have different causes and effects. The greenhouse effect contributes to global warming, while ozone depletion increases the amount of harmful ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

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    What's the name of the lower atmosphere that contains the greenhouse gases?

    • Mesosphere

    • Troposphere

    • Exosphere

    • Atmosphere

    Correct Answer
    A. Troposphere
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Troposphere. The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface up to about 10-15 kilometers. It is where weather occurs and contains the majority of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane. These gases trap heat from the sun and contribute to the greenhouse effect, which is responsible for the Earth's temperature being suitable for life. The other options, Mesosphere, Exosphere, and Atmosphere, are different layers of the atmosphere but do not specifically contain the majority of greenhouse gases.

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  • 7. 

    Without the "greenhouse effect"... 

    • Overnight temperatures would plunge downward

    • The Earth would heat up dramatically

    • The atmosphere would leave

    • The earth would catch on fire

    Correct Answer
    A. Overnight temperatures would plunge downward
    Explanation
    The greenhouse effect refers to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane. Without this effect, the Earth would lose heat more rapidly, causing overnight temperatures to drop significantly. This is because the greenhouse gases act as a blanket, preventing the escape of heat from the Earth's surface. Therefore, without the greenhouse effect, there would be a rapid cooling of the atmosphere, leading to plunging overnight temperatures.

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    What do greenhouse gases do in our atmosphere?

    • These gases absorb the sun heat & emits radiant energy

    • These gases keep all the air within the Earth

    • Increases the Earth's temperature

    • It makes the Earth cooler

    Correct Answer
    A. These gases absorb the sun heat & emits radiant energy
    Explanation
    Greenhouse gases in our atmosphere absorb the heat from the sun and then emit radiant energy. This process is known as the greenhouse effect. It allows the Earth to maintain a stable temperature that is suitable for supporting life. Without greenhouse gases, the Earth would be much colder and uninhabitable.

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    What do humans do that releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

    • Burn fossil fuels (like gas and coal)

    • Ride bikes and use solar energy

    • Use of CFC's

    • Both A and C

    Correct Answer
    A. Both A and C
    Explanation
    Both burning fossil fuels (like gas and coal) and using CFC's release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, while the use of CFC's releases chlorofluorocarbons, which are potent greenhouse gases. Therefore, the correct answer is both A and C.

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