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

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Back
the greenhouse effect
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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
Back
higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
Back
True
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years. Is this evidence of global warming?
Back
yes
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Options: deforestation, photosynthesis, oceans, all of the above
Back
deforestation
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
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will result in sea-levels rising
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