Unit 6 Greenhouse Effect Checkpoint

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What happens when solar energy hits clouds in Earth's atmosphere?

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It can be reflected or absorbed.

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What property of light is demonstrated when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

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What is the relationship between greenhouse gases (GHG) and global temperature?

Back

As GHG increases, the average global temperature will continue to increase.

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How does increased carbon dioxide contribute to global warming?

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By trapping more heat in the atmosphere.

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What happens to the temperature inside a car that has been sitting in the sun?

Back

The car feels much warmer inside than it should, as heat is trapped inside by the windows.

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Define greenhouse effect.

Back

The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What are greenhouse gases?

Back

Gases in the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is the role of clouds in the greenhouse effect?

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Clouds can reflect sunlight back into space or absorb heat, influencing the Earth's temperature.

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Explain the concept of heat absorption in relation to greenhouse gases.

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Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation emitted from the Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping into space.

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What is the significance of the Earth's average global temperature?

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It is a key indicator of climate change and the health of the planet's ecosystems.