Exploring Lesson 1: Elevate Science

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• Ocean currents

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

What process is responsible for the warming of the Earth's surface?

• Photosynthesis

• The Greenhouse Effect

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period?

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

• Precipitation

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Longitude

• Ocean currents

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What is the term for the trapping of heat by gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Global Warming

• The Greenhouse Effect

• Climate Change

• Ozone Depletion

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased ice coverage

• More frequent extreme weather events

• Stabilized climate patterns