18 Questions
What is the main function of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
To trap heat and warm the Earth
What is the estimated increase in the average temperature of the Earth's land and oceans between 1880 and 2012?
0.65°C to 1.06°C
What has been the average increase in air temperature in the lower part of the troposphere since 1979?
0.13°C to 0.22°C per decade
What is the primary greenhouse gas present in the stratosphere?
Ozone
What is one way that volcanic eruptions can affect the Earth's temperature?
By sending out dust that blocks out the Sun's radiation
What is the result of increased greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
The Earth's temperature will increase
What are the main sources of increased greenhouse gases?
Vehicle exhaust, pollutants from factories and power plants, and agriculture
What is the main purpose of a greenhouse?
To grow plants in the winter in cooler climates
Why does the air in a greenhouse become warmer?
Because the Sun shines through the glass and warms the air and the ground
What is the importance of the Earth's natural greenhouse effect?
To make the Earth's surface habitable
What is the trend of global surface temperatures since the early 1900s?
Increasing
What is the term used to describe the trapping of heat in the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of the Earth getting warmer?
Global warming
What do scientists use to collect weather data?
Weather stations, weather balloons, and weather satellites
How often do weather patterns change?
Over a period of 35 years
What is the term used to describe the study of the Earth's regional climates?
Climatology
What has been the trend in global temperatures since the 1980s?
Each decade has been warmer than the previous one
This quiz explains the main causes of climate change, its impact on the environment, and how human activities contribute to this global phenomenon. It covers the greenhouse effect, weather, and climate-related concepts.
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