Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases Quiz

<p>It traps radiant energy reflected by the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning of fossil fuels, cellular respiration, and decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun, leading to an increase in the Earth's temperature. This increase in temperature contributes to global warming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Four examples of greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. Their levels are increasing due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three effects of global warming are rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity. Three ways to reduce these effects include transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing emissions from transportation and industry, and implementing policies to protect ecosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon is released into the atmosphere through processes such as burning of fossil fuels, cellular respiration, and decomposition. There is so much carbon in the atmosphere because fossil fuels are being used much faster than they are created, and it takes millions of years for fossil fuels to form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 19% of the sun's energy reaching Earth is absorbed by the atmosphere, 51% is absorbed by the land and oceans, 0.023% is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis, and 30% is reflected back to space. This energy transfer impacts Earth's systems by driving weather patterns, ocean currents, and the overall climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers