Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>−18 °C (0 °F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can carbon dioxide take to be fully absorbed by the carbon cycle?

    <p>Thousands of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas law describes the inverse relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature?

    <p>Boyle's law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary intermolecular force responsible for the high boiling point of water?

    <p>Hydrogen bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of matter exhibits definite volume but no definite shape?

    <p>Liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of a solution is affected by the amount of solute dissolved in it?

    <p>Vapor pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solution is one in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature?

    <p>Saturated solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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