Greenhouse Effect Quiz

What is the greenhouse effect?

• A process that removes oxygen from Earth's atmosphere

• A process that creates hurricanes on Earth

• A process that traps the Sun's heat in Earth's atmosphere

• A process that cools Earth's atmosphere

How does the greenhouse effect work?

• By causing earthquakes on Earth

• By increasing the amount of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere

• By trapping the Sun's heat in Earth's atmosphere

• By reflecting sunlight away from Earth

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that deplete the ozone layer

• Gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere

• Gases that create tornadoes

• Gases that cool Earth's atmosphere

How are humans impacting the greenhouse effect?

• By increasing the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• By burning fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• By planting more trees to absorb greenhouse gases

• By reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

What reduces the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• Burning more fossil fuels

• Increasing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• Planting more trees and absorbing carbon dioxide

• Polluting the oceans with plastic waste

What is ocean acidification?

• A process that makes the oceans less salty

• A process that warms up the oceans

• A process that increases the acidity of the oceans due to excess carbon dioxide

• A process that creates tsunamis in the oceans

What is the average temperature of Earth due to the greenhouse effect?

• 58 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the main cause of coral bleaching?

• Increased oxygen levels in the oceans

• Warming oceans from greenhouse gases

• Decreased acidity in the oceans

• Excessive rainfall in the oceans

How do plants help balance the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• By releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen

• By trapping heat in the atmosphere

• By causing deforestation and increasing greenhouse gases

What is the purpose of a greenhouse?

• To cool down the plants inside

• To trap the Sun's heat and keep the plants warm

• To create a tornado inside for plant growth

• To prevent sunlight from reaching the plants