Atmosphere Flashcard

Front

The __________ is the main regulator of CO₂ in the atmosphere because CO₂ dissolves easily in it.

Back

ocean

Front

How does burning fossil fuels impact the global climate?

Back

Burning fossil fuels increases the CO2 in the atmosphere, which increases the temperature.

Front

A volcano erupts on a remote island, spewing tons of ash and pyroclastic material into the air. What is the expected result? Options: The temperature across the globe will decrease slightly, The eruption releases Greenhouse gases leading to increased global warming, The lava flow will impact the flow of ocean currents, There will an earthquake that spreads across the Earth

Back

The eruption releases Greenhouse gases leading to increased global warming

Front

How does deforestation affect the global climate?

Back

Trees take in CO2. Without trees, there is more CO2 in the air, which makes the globe warmer.

Front

The Earth's atmosphere is..... Options: 78% carbon dioxide and 21% methane, 78% hydrogen and 21% water vapor, 78% oxygen and 21% nitrogen, 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen and 1% other gases

Back

78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen and 1% other gases

Front

What is the best conclusion from the graph about atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?

Back

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960.

Front

Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Options: deforestation, photosynthesis, oceans, all of the above, the loss of animal species

Back

deforestation

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of a planet due to solar radiation trapped in the lower atmosphere

Front

In which of Earth's atmospheric layers would you find the ozone layer?

Back

stratosphere

Front

Humans negatively impact the carbon cycle by all the following except...

• cutting down forests for development
• eating more meat
• carpooling/taking public transportation
• leaving lights on in an office/building

Back

carpooling/taking public transportation