Atmosphere & Climate

What is the atmosphere?

• The atmosphere is a layer of solid rock surrounding the Earth.

• The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.

• The atmosphere is a layer of liquid water surrounding the Earth.

• The atmosphere is a layer of fire surrounding the Earth.

How does the atmosphere help regulate Earth's temperature?

• The atmosphere absorbs heat from the Earth's core

• The atmosphere traps heat from the sun, preventing it from escaping back into space.

• The atmosphere reflects sunlight back into space

• The atmosphere generates heat through chemical reactions

What are some factors contributing to atmospheric changes and climate?

• Agricultural practices

• Wildfires

• Ocean acidification

• Greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, industrial activities, volcanic eruptions, solar radiation

Explain the greenhouse effect and its impact on global warming.

• The greenhouse effect is caused by deforestation

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of the ozone layer

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the presence of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere, which absorb and emit infrared radiation. This trapped heat leads to a rise in global temperatures, impacting climate patterns and ecosystems.

• The greenhouse effect is a natural process that has no impact on global warming

What are some ways to reduce global warming?

• Increasing deforestation

• Using coal as the primary energy source

• Using renewable energy sources, reducing energy consumption, planting trees, promoting sustainable transportation, advocating for policies that limit greenhouse gas emissions

• Encouraging the use of single-use plastics

What are renewable resources and how do they help in combating climate change?

• Renewable resources are resources that deplete over time, such as coal and oil, worsening climate change.

• Renewable resources are only available in limited quantities and cannot be used to combat climate change.

• Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water. They help combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.

• Renewable resources are expensive to harness and are not effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

What are bioplastics and how do they contribute to reducing plastic pollution?

• Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and contribute to reducing plastic pollution by being biodegradable or compostable.

• Bioplastics are more expensive than traditional plastics and do not help reduce plastic pollution.

• Bioplastics are made from synthetic materials and contribute to increasing plastic pollution.

• Bioplastics are only used for packaging and do not impact plastic pollution.

Describe the role of forests in maintaining the balance of atmospheric gases.

• Forests absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen, helping regulate greenhouse gas levels.

• Forests have no impact on atmospheric gases

• Forests absorb oxygen during photosynthesis and release methane

• Forests absorb nitrogen during photosynthesis and release carbon dioxide

How does carbon footprint affect climate change?

• Carbon footprint leads to cooling of the planet

• Carbon footprint reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Carbon footprint contributes to climate change by increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which leads to rising global temperatures and other environmental impacts.

• Carbon footprint has no impact on climate change

What is the ozone layer and why is it important?

• The ozone layer is a layer of ice that covers the North Pole.

• The ozone layer is a layer of dust that protects against hurricanes.

• The ozone layer is important because it shields living organisms from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

• The ozone layer is a type of cloud that traps heat on Earth.