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What distinguishes greenhouse gases from other gases in the atmosphere?
What distinguishes greenhouse gases from other gases in the atmosphere?
- They are the most abundant gases in the atmosphere
- They are only present in the upper atmosphere
- They absorb the wavelengths of radiation emitted by the planet (correct)
- They reflect sunlight back into space
Which gas is primarily responsible for causing three quarters of global warming?
Which gas is primarily responsible for causing three quarters of global warming?
- Methane (CH4)
- Ozone (O3)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) (correct)
What is the consequence of increased atmospheric methane concentrations by over 150% since the Industrial Revolution?
What is the consequence of increased atmospheric methane concentrations by over 150% since the Industrial Revolution?
- Stabilization of climate patterns
- Intensification of global warming (correct)
- Reduction in global temperature
- No impact on the environment
What is the average temperature of Earth's surface without greenhouse gases?
What is the average temperature of Earth's surface without greenhouse gases?
How long can carbon dioxide take to be fully absorbed by the carbon cycle?
How long can carbon dioxide take to be fully absorbed by the carbon cycle?
Which gas law describes the inverse relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature?
Which gas law describes the inverse relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature?
What is the primary intermolecular force responsible for the high boiling point of water?
What is the primary intermolecular force responsible for the high boiling point of water?
Which phase of matter exhibits definite volume but no definite shape?
Which phase of matter exhibits definite volume but no definite shape?
What property of a solution is affected by the amount of solute dissolved in it?
What property of a solution is affected by the amount of solute dissolved in it?
What type of solution is one in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature?
What type of solution is one in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature?
