Understanding Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect

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What is the main cause of trapping extra heat in the atmosphere?

  • Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas (correct)
  • Early blooming of flowers
  • Birds not flying as far south for the winter
  • Giant ice sheets melting

Why is trapping some heat in the atmosphere a good thing?

  • It leads to early blooming of flowers
  • It reduces the need for fossil fuels
  • It causes giant ice sheets to melt
  • It keeps the planet warm enough for us to live (correct)

What is the role of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in climate change?

  • They make birds not fly as far south for the winter
  • They cause giant ice sheets to melt
  • They reduce the level of greenhouse effect
  • They trap heat in the atmosphere (correct)

What are some signs of climate change mentioned in the text?

<p>Temperatures getting warmer, giant ice sheets melting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can climate change cause additional problems?

<p>More powerful storms, flooding, and droughts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

<p>Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is trapping some heat in the atmosphere a good thing?

<p>It helps to keep the planet warm enough for living (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

<p>Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will continued warming of the planet affect us?

<p>More powerful storms and more flooding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in climate change?

<p>Trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing climate changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activities contribute to adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

<p>Driving cars, using computers, and heating homes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some signs of climate change mentioned in the text?

<p>Temperatures getting warmer and giant ice sheets melting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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