The Greenhouse Effect Quiz

nitrogen gas, oxygen gas, and argon

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere

allowing both plants and animals to breathe, trapping heat on Earth, and blocking harmful UV radiation

<p>nitrogen gas and oxygen gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to absorb ultraviolet light and protect Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The greenhouse effect traps infrared light and increases Earth's temperature. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, have increased the amount of greenhouse gases, leading to global warming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), Argon (0.9%), other gases (0.04%)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They trap heat and contribute to global warming</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It protects us from harmful UV radiation from the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 300 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because there is a lot of air</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They trap heat and contribute to the warming of Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows more harmful UV radiation to reach Earth, causing health issues and harming plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main components of Earth's atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), argon (0.9%), and 'other gases' (0.04%).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greenhouse gases trap heat and help keep Earth warm enough for life to thrive. However, increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases due to human activity are causing excessive warming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ozone protects us from harmful UV radiation coming from the sun. It absorbs most of the UV radiation, preventing it from reaching the Earth's surface and causing health issues such as skin cancer and DNA mutation.</p> Signup and view all the answers