Atmosphere B Unit Review

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Visible light reaches Earth’s surface while infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere causes this to happen?

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the greenhouse effect

Front

The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature? Options: lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere, lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere, higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

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higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Front

Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere

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True

Front

Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?

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yes

Front

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

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deforestation

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Things you can do to help decrease global warming include: Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.

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Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.

Front

Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....

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will result in sea-levels rising

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What is the average weather for a particular time and region called? Options: drought, weather, emissions, climate

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climate

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What is the definition of weather?

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the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

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Carbon is naturally stored in: Trees and other living things, Oceans, underground in soil and fossil fuels.

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All are correct