10 Questions
What are greenhouse gases?
Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere
Why is the amount of greenhouse gases increasing?
Increased burning of fossil fuels
What is the main effect of global warming?
Melting of polar ice caps
How is carbon released into the atmosphere?
Burning of fossil fuels
What happens to the sun's energy that reaches Earth?
19% is absorbed by the atmosphere
What are greenhouse gases?
Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere
What is a significant reason for the increasing amount of greenhouse gases?
Burning of fossil fuels
What happens to the sun's energy that reaches Earth?
51% is absorbed by the land and oceans
What is the main effect of the greenhouse effect?
Increased Earth's temperature
How is carbon released into the atmosphere?
Burning of fossil fuels
Test your knowledge of climate change and greenhouse gases with this science quiz. Define greenhouse gases and provide examples, explain the increase in their amounts, and explore their impact on Earth's temperature. Identify effects of global warming and methods to mitigate them, and learn about the release of carbon into the atmosphere.
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