7.6 Lesson 8 Quiz

How can we simulate adding energy to air molecules in class?

• Hide the molecules in a dark area.
• Draw the molecules different colors.
• Freeze the molecules to observe them.
• Use a heat lamp or a warm surface to add energy.

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How does adding energy to air molecules help in understanding atmospheric warming?

• It causes the molecules to move more and warm up.
• It cools the air molecules down.
• It makes the molecules disappear.
• It makes the molecules change color.

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What is a key feature of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• They reflect energy away from Earth.
• They absorb energy and re-emit it in all directions.
• They only exist in cold climates.
• They freeze when heated.

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How do greenhouse gases contribute to the Earth’s temperature?

• By creating holes in the atmosphere
• By making the air colder
• By trapping heat and preventing it from escaping into space
• By destroying other gases

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What happens to most energy released by greenhouse gases?

• It becomes visible light.
• It evaporates into space.
• It is absorbed by the Earth’s core.
• It is sent back into the atmosphere, warming it.

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Why is water vapor not a concern for atmospheric buildup like other GHGs?

• The water cycle regulates its amount through precipitation.
• Water vapor never changes form.
• Water vapor is heavier than air.
• Water vapor is always hotter than other gases.

How does increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect temperature?

• It has no effect on temperature.
• It makes the atmosphere colder and wetter.
• It increases the Earth’s temperature by trapping heat.
• It decreases the Earth’s temperature.

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What are some examples of greenhouse gases?

• Oxygen and helium
• Nitrogen and argon
• Hydrogen and neon
• Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor

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Which gas did Eunice Foote discover had the highest warming effect when exposed to sunlight?

• Water vapor
• Carbon dioxide
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen

How do greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane cause the atmosphere to warm?

• They reflect sunlight directly back to space.
• They cool down the Earth’s surface.
• They absorb and release energy.
• They form a solid layer over the Earth.

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