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Here are 3 major sources of greenhouse gases: 1. Burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil in power plants, vehicles, industries, etc. This releases carbon dioxide and methane. 2. Deforestation and land use changes. Cutting down and burning forests releases the carbon stored in trees and plants into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. 3. Agriculture. Livestock like cows and their manure release methane. The use of fertilizers also releases nitrous oxide, another potent greenhouse gas. 5. What is the main consequence of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere according to climate scientists? Climate scientists argue that increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will lead to global warming

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Greenhouse Effect-Quiz

Here are 3 major sources of greenhouse gases: 1. Burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil in power plants, vehicles, industries, etc. This releases carbon dioxide and methane. 2. Deforestation and land use changes. Cutting down and burning forests releases the carbon stored in trees and plants into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. 3. Agriculture. Livestock like cows and their manure release methane. The use of fertilizers also releases nitrous oxide, another potent greenhouse gas. 5. What is the main consequence of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere according to climate scientists? Climate scientists argue that increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will lead to global warming

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Greenhouse effect - Test

1.
It is believed that the burning of fossil fuels causes a build-up of gases in the
world's atmosphere called:
atmospheric temperature.
greenhouse gases.
whitehouse gases.
global warming.
2.
Scientists argue that the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is:
gradually increasing.
gradually decreasing.
rapidly increasing.
staying at the same level.
3.
Which of the following gases are greenhouse gases?
Carbon dioxide and methane
Oxygen and nitrogen
Carbon dioxide and oxygen
Methane and nitrogen
4.
Which of the following statements is NOT a possible result of global warming?
The melting of the world's ice cover
Rising sea levels
Increased occurrence of flooding
Increased occurrences of extreme weather conditions such as drought and
hurricanes
Increased acidic levels in rainfall

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Greenhouse effect - Answers
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1.
It is believed that the burning of fossil fuels causes a build-up of gases in
the world's atmosphere called:
You said: global warming.
Incorrect.
It is believed that the burning of fossil fuels causes a build-up of gases in
the world's atmosphere called greenhouse gases.
2.
Scientists argue that the concentration of greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere is:
You said: gradually increasing.
Correct.
Scientists argue that the atmosphere is retaining more warmth than it did
previously and the concentration of greenhouse gases is gradually
increasing.
3.
Which of the following gases are greenhouse gases?
You said: Carbon dioxide and methane
Correct.
Carbon dioxide and methane are greenhouse gases.
4.
Which of the following statements is NOT a possible result of global
warming?
You said: Increased occurrence of flooding
Incorrect.
Increased acidic levels in rainfall is NOT a possible result of global warming.
1. What are greenhouse gases?
A. Gases that harm
the Earth.
B. Gases that humans exhale when
they breathe.
C. Gases that help the Earth stay cool despite
the sun's rays.
D. Gases that trap some of the energy leaving the
Earth’s surface.
2. Which of the following groups are all greenhouse gases?
A. Carbon dioxide, methane, CFCs, and
nitrous oxides.
B. Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
oxides, and oxygen.
C. Carbon dioxide, methane, CFCs,
and helium.
D. Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
oxides, and helium.
3. Which statement best describes the ‘Greenhouse Gas Effect’?
A. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause sunlight to
scatter so that the sky appears blue.
B. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the sun’s
energy and use it to warm up the Earth.
C. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere lead to air
pollution which is harmful to the environment.
D. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of
the energy leaving the Earth’s surface, therefore
maintaining warm temperatures essential for life on
Earth.
4. Name at least 3 sources of greenhouse gases.

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