10. How do long-term variations in greenhouse gas concentrations affect the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems?(1 point)
Responses
By increasing absorption of outgoing infrared radiation
By changing the distribution of heat within the atmosphere and oceans
By decreasing the intensity of the greenhouse effect and stabilizing climate
By increasing the reflection of solar radiation from Earth's surface
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By increasing absorption of outgoing infrared radiation.
11. What effects does burning fossil fuels have on the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
increases the availability of sulfur dioxide for plants
increases ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
increases levels of gasses that retain the sun's heat
increases air quality in areas far away from power plants
Responses
increases the availability of sulfur dioxide for plants
increases ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
increases levels of gasses that retain the sun's heat
increases air quality in areas far away from power plants
increases levels of gases that retain the sun's heat.
12. How does water's high specific heat capacity (it takes a lot of energy to increase the temperature) influence Earth's climate?(1 point)
Responses
By accelerating glacier melting and sea-level rise
By causing rapid temperature fluctuations in aquatic ecosystems
By moderating temperature changes on land and in the oceans
By promoting the formation of hurricanes and typhoons
Responses
By accelerating glacier melting and sea-level rise
By causing rapid temperature fluctuations in aquatic ecosystems
By moderating temperature changes on land and in the oceans
By promoting the formation of hurricanes and typhoons
By moderating temperature changes on land and in the oceans.
13. What role does water play in shaping Earth's surface through erosion and deposition?(1 point)
Responses
Water molecules freeze and expand, fracturing rocks and creating sediment deposits.
Water absorbs sunlight, causing thermal expansion and leading to coastal erosion.
Water acts as a solvent, dissolving rock particles and transporting them downstream.
Water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, releasing energy that triggers landslides.
Responses
Water molecules freeze and expand, fracturing rocks and creating sediment deposits.
Water absorbs sunlight, causing thermal expansion and leading to coastal erosion.
Water acts as a solvent, dissolving rock particles and transporting them downstream.
Water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, releasing energy that triggers landslides.
Water acts as a solvent, dissolving rock particles and transporting them downstream.