6B Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change Quiz

What is the main role of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?

• They help keep Earth warm by trapping some of the heat.

• They make Earth colder by blocking sunlight.

• They cause rain to fall more often.

• They help plants grow faster.

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What would happen to Earth's temperature without greenhouse gases?

• Earth would be freezing, about as cold as -18°C (0.4°F).

• Earth would be much hotter than it is now.

• Earth would have no weather changes.

• Earth would be covered in ice all year.

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What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• When humans add extra gases to the air, making Earth even warmer.

• When the sun shines brighter than usual.

• When Earth moves closer to the sun.

• When big space rocks hit the Earth.

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Why do scientists compare the enhanced greenhouse effect to putting an extra thick blanket on Earth?

• Because it traps more heat, making Earth warmer.

• Because it makes Earth softer.

• Because it blocks all sunlight from reaching Earth.

• Because it makes Earth spin faster.

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Explain how human activities contribute to climate change through the enhanced greenhouse effect.

• Human activities add extra greenhouse gases to the air, causing more heat to get trapped in the atmosphere.

• Human activities remove all greenhouse gases, making Earth colder.

• Human activities stop the sun from shining on Earth.

• Human activities make the Earth move away from the sun.

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What is the main difference between the natural greenhouse effect and the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• The enhanced greenhouse effect is caused by humans, while the natural greenhouse effect is caused by nature.

• Both effects keep the eartth cool.

• The enhanced greenhouse effect cools the Earth, while the natural greenhouse effect heats it.

• Both effects are caused only by plants.

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Which of the following is a result of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• Earth becomes cooler.

• Earth warms at a rapid rate.

• Earth stays the same temperature.

• Earth loses all its greenhouse gases.

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What do humans do that increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• Planting trees

• Driving cars, using factories, and burning fuel

• Drinking water

• Swimming in lakes

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Why are scientists concerned about the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• They think it will make the Earth colder.

• They are trying to figure out how much warmer the planet will get.

• They believe it will stop all plant growth.

• They think it will make the air cleaner.

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Imagine the Earth's temperature keeps rising due to the enhanced greenhouse effect. What are some possible consequences for living things on Earth? Explain your reasoning.

• There will be no changes at all.

• Some living things may struggle to survive, weather patterns could change, and sea levels might rise.

• All plants will grow faster.

• The Earth will become completely covered in ice.

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