Greenhouse Gases

If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increase, Earth's temperature will __________________.

• increase

• decrease

• stays the same

• all of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

This is a greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere from farms that apply large amounts of nitrogen-based fertilizers to help crops grow.

• nitrous oxide

• carbon dioxide

• H2O

• greenhouse gasses

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This molecule is made from two atoms of oxygen and one carbon atom. This is also produced from breathing and burning certain substances called fossil fuels.

• CFC

• UV

• H20

• CO2

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What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

• It would be too cold for humans to survive on the earth

• The earth's temperature would be much more comfortable

• The sun's rays would never reach the surface of the earth

• The earth wouldn't have an atmosphere

Certain gases in the atmosphere – water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide – help maintain the Earth’s temperatures and climate. These are called: __________ .

• ozone gases

• solar gases

• greenhouse gases 

• stomach gases

Accounts for 81.6% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.

• Water Vapor

• Fluorinated Gases

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous Oxide

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Which of the following greenhouse gases is the focus of current public discussion?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Water Vapor

• Sulfur Hexafluoride

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The most prevalent greenhouse gas in the world is ...

Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere

• True

• False

A strong VOC and greenhouse gas, made in excess from livestock.

• Carbon Dioxide

• Lead

• Mercury

• Methane

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