Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect Quiz

What is the thin blanket of air surrounding the Earth called?

• Stratosphere

• Ozone layer

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

Which gases are involved in the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon

• Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Water Vapor

• Carbon Monoxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide

• Helium, Neon, Krypton

What is the major objective of the Kyoto Protocol?

• Ban all greenhouse gases

• Reduce greenhouse gases by 5%

• Increase greenhouse gases by 5%

• Maintain greenhouse gases at 1990 levels

What is the consequence of global warming?

• Decrease in sea levels

• Increase in average temperature

• Expansion of polar ice caps

• Reduction in extreme weather events

What is the purpose of a greenhouse in relation to plants?

• To trap heat

• To provide shade

• To reduce humidity

• To block sunlight

What is the Earth's atmosphere compared to in terms of trapping heat?

• A sponge

• A blanket

• A mirror

• A shield

What is the primary source of heat and light energy for Earth?

• Venus

• Mars

• Moon

• Sun

What is the greenhouse effect essential for?

• Cooling the Earth

• Creating rainbows

• Generating electricity

• Warming the Earth

What happens to excess heat in a greenhouse?

• It is absorbed by plants

• It is reflected back into space

• It is stored for later use

• It is released into the atmosphere

What is the Earth's average temperature without the greenhouse effect?

• 10 to 20 degrees Celsius

• 0 to 10 degrees Celsius

• Minus 20 to minus 40 degrees Celsius

• Minus 40 to minus 60 degrees Celsius