Question
Why are gases like nitrogen (N2
) and oxygen (O2
) not greenhouse gases, even though they are gases that exist in the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
They exist in such large quantities that Earth is already used to them and is not affected by their activity.
They exist in such large quantities that Earth is already used to them and is not affected by their activity.
They occur naturally, so they cannot contribute to global warming.
They occur naturally, so they cannot contribute to global warming.
They are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to being a greenhouse gas.
They are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to being a greenhouse gas.
Question 2
When fossil fuel are burned, they emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. After centuries of large amounts of carbon dioxide, accumulating in the atmosphere, the earth's atmosphere increases by1°C
. What is the connection between increasing carbon dioxide and increasing temperature?(1 point)
Responses
Carbon dioxide molecules do not affect the increase in earth's temperature because they vibrate asymmetrically. This means they can not absorb heat.
Carbon dioxide molecules do not affect the increase in earth's temperature because they vibrate asymmetrically. This means they can not absorb heat.
Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and traps it in earth's atmosphere. Since the heat cannot escape, it causes the earth's temperature to increase.
Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and traps it in earth's atmosphere. Since the heat cannot escape, it causes the earth's temperature to increase.
Carbon dioxide does not affect the increase in earth's temperature because it reflects radiation from the sun back into space.
Carbon dioxide does not affect the increase in earth's temperature because it reflects radiation from the sun back into space.
Carbon dioxide molecules that vibrate symmetrically cause heat to be emitted into the earth's atmosphere. This causes the temperature on earth to increase.
Carbon dioxide molecules that vibrate symmetrically cause heat to be emitted into the earth's atmosphere. This causes the temperature on earth to increase.
Question 3
Use the claim to answer the question:
"Heat from the sun is absorbed by greenhouse gases, which then vibrate and let off infrared energy. If we can block the heat from the sun, then the greenhouse effect will lessen because less heat will be absorbed, fewer molecules will vibrate, and less infrared energy will be released. In order to block the sun, we need to increase water vapor in the atmosphere, which will form clouds, blocking the sun's rays."
Is this link of thinking correct? Why or why not?
(1 point)
Responses
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will prevent lower layers of greenhouse gases from absorbing heat.
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will prevent lower layers of greenhouse gases from absorbing heat.
No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect.
No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect.
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will absorb the heat and not disperse it.
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will absorb the heat and not disperse it.
No, this is incorrect because the clouds will eventually move or break up.
No, this is incorrect because the clouds will eventually move or break up.
Question 4
Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?(1 point)
Responses
The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only runoff of chemicals causes water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only runoff of chemicals causes water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution or water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution or water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only acid rain causes water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only acid rain causes water pollution.
Question 5
Which of these is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?(1 point)
Responses
chlorofluorocarbons
chlorofluorocarbons
acid rain
acid rain
coal dust
coal dust
smog particulates
smog particulates
Question 6
Which of these contributes to the formation of acid rain?(1 point)
Responses
sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides
sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides
particulates
particulates
chlorofluorocarbons
chlorofluorocarbons
carbon monoxide and ground-level ozone
carbon monoxide and ground-level ozone
Question 7
Which action would most likely reduce water pollution?(1 point)
Responses
promoting the use of oil and gas
promoting the use of oil and gas
removing the ban on chlorofluorocarbons
removing the ban on chlorofluorocarbons
initiating efforts to remove trash from oceans
initiating efforts to remove trash from oceans
eliminating laws and regulations on industrial waste
eliminating laws and regulations on industrial waste
Question 8
Which nutrients are most responsible for eutrophication?(1 point)
Responses
carbon and phosphorous
carbon and phosphorous
nitrogen and oxygen
nitrogen and oxygen
carbon and oxygen
carbon and oxygen
nitrogen and phosphorous
nitrogen and phosphorous
Question 9
Which phrase best describes a dead zone?(1 point)
Responses
a waterway whose surface has no microorganisms
a waterway whose surface has no microorganisms
a region that lacks adequate sewage treatment
a region that lacks adequate sewage treatment
an area in a waterway where no plants or animals live
an area in a waterway where no plants or animals live
a region that has successfully remediated the impacts of pollution
a region that has successfully remediated the impacts of pollution
Question 10
Scientists observe that iron compounds are able to bind nutrients in waterways experiencing eutrophication. Which change will most likely occur if iron compounds are added to a lake with an overabundance of nutrients?(1 point)
Responses
More contaminated water will reach the lake.
More contaminated water will reach the lake.
More areas of hypoxia will occur in the lake.
More areas of hypoxia will occur in the lake.
Less sunlight will reach aquatic plants in the lake.
Less sunlight will reach aquatic plants in the lake.
Fewer microorganisms will grow on the surface of the lake.
Fewer microorganisms will grow on the surface of the lake.
Question 11
Which phrase best describes fracking?(1 point)
Responses
removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access oil and gas resources
removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access oil and gas resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resources
removing the top layer on an ore-bearing mountain to access mineral resources
removing the top layer on an ore-bearing mountain to access mineral resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access mineral resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access mineral resources
Question 12
Which environmental problem would impact most New Mexicans equally?(1 point)
Responses
climate change
climate change
toxicity of agricultural pesticides
toxicity of agricultural pesticides
disruption of wildlife from open-pit mines
disruption of wildlife from open-pit mines
water pollution from fracking
water pollution from fracking
Question 13
Which statement describes an impact of open-pit operations in Minnesota?(1 point)
Responses
The mines are operated in areas adjacent to places where many people live.
The mines are operated in areas adjacent to places where many people live.
The mines are operated adjacent to important waterways and are polluting them.
) and oxygen (O2
) not greenhouse gases, even though they are gases that exist in the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
They exist in such large quantities that Earth is already used to them and is not affected by their activity.
They exist in such large quantities that Earth is already used to them and is not affected by their activity.
They occur naturally, so they cannot contribute to global warming.
They occur naturally, so they cannot contribute to global warming.
They are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to being a greenhouse gas.
They are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to being a greenhouse gas.
Question 2
When fossil fuel are burned, they emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. After centuries of large amounts of carbon dioxide, accumulating in the atmosphere, the earth's atmosphere increases by1°C
. What is the connection between increasing carbon dioxide and increasing temperature?(1 point)
Responses
Carbon dioxide molecules do not affect the increase in earth's temperature because they vibrate asymmetrically. This means they can not absorb heat.
Carbon dioxide molecules do not affect the increase in earth's temperature because they vibrate asymmetrically. This means they can not absorb heat.
Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and traps it in earth's atmosphere. Since the heat cannot escape, it causes the earth's temperature to increase.
Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and traps it in earth's atmosphere. Since the heat cannot escape, it causes the earth's temperature to increase.
Carbon dioxide does not affect the increase in earth's temperature because it reflects radiation from the sun back into space.
Carbon dioxide does not affect the increase in earth's temperature because it reflects radiation from the sun back into space.
Carbon dioxide molecules that vibrate symmetrically cause heat to be emitted into the earth's atmosphere. This causes the temperature on earth to increase.
Carbon dioxide molecules that vibrate symmetrically cause heat to be emitted into the earth's atmosphere. This causes the temperature on earth to increase.
Question 3
Use the claim to answer the question:
"Heat from the sun is absorbed by greenhouse gases, which then vibrate and let off infrared energy. If we can block the heat from the sun, then the greenhouse effect will lessen because less heat will be absorbed, fewer molecules will vibrate, and less infrared energy will be released. In order to block the sun, we need to increase water vapor in the atmosphere, which will form clouds, blocking the sun's rays."
Is this link of thinking correct? Why or why not?
(1 point)
Responses
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will prevent lower layers of greenhouse gases from absorbing heat.
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will prevent lower layers of greenhouse gases from absorbing heat.
No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect.
No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect.
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will absorb the heat and not disperse it.
Yes, this is correct because the clouds will absorb the heat and not disperse it.
No, this is incorrect because the clouds will eventually move or break up.
No, this is incorrect because the clouds will eventually move or break up.
Question 4
Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?(1 point)
Responses
The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only runoff of chemicals causes water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only runoff of chemicals causes water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution or water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution or water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only acid rain causes water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, but only acid rain causes water pollution.
Question 5
Which of these is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?(1 point)
Responses
chlorofluorocarbons
chlorofluorocarbons
acid rain
acid rain
coal dust
coal dust
smog particulates
smog particulates
Question 6
Which of these contributes to the formation of acid rain?(1 point)
Responses
sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides
sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides
particulates
particulates
chlorofluorocarbons
chlorofluorocarbons
carbon monoxide and ground-level ozone
carbon monoxide and ground-level ozone
Question 7
Which action would most likely reduce water pollution?(1 point)
Responses
promoting the use of oil and gas
promoting the use of oil and gas
removing the ban on chlorofluorocarbons
removing the ban on chlorofluorocarbons
initiating efforts to remove trash from oceans
initiating efforts to remove trash from oceans
eliminating laws and regulations on industrial waste
eliminating laws and regulations on industrial waste
Question 8
Which nutrients are most responsible for eutrophication?(1 point)
Responses
carbon and phosphorous
carbon and phosphorous
nitrogen and oxygen
nitrogen and oxygen
carbon and oxygen
carbon and oxygen
nitrogen and phosphorous
nitrogen and phosphorous
Question 9
Which phrase best describes a dead zone?(1 point)
Responses
a waterway whose surface has no microorganisms
a waterway whose surface has no microorganisms
a region that lacks adequate sewage treatment
a region that lacks adequate sewage treatment
an area in a waterway where no plants or animals live
an area in a waterway where no plants or animals live
a region that has successfully remediated the impacts of pollution
a region that has successfully remediated the impacts of pollution
Question 10
Scientists observe that iron compounds are able to bind nutrients in waterways experiencing eutrophication. Which change will most likely occur if iron compounds are added to a lake with an overabundance of nutrients?(1 point)
Responses
More contaminated water will reach the lake.
More contaminated water will reach the lake.
More areas of hypoxia will occur in the lake.
More areas of hypoxia will occur in the lake.
Less sunlight will reach aquatic plants in the lake.
Less sunlight will reach aquatic plants in the lake.
Fewer microorganisms will grow on the surface of the lake.
Fewer microorganisms will grow on the surface of the lake.
Question 11
Which phrase best describes fracking?(1 point)
Responses
removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access oil and gas resources
removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access oil and gas resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resources
removing the top layer on an ore-bearing mountain to access mineral resources
removing the top layer on an ore-bearing mountain to access mineral resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access mineral resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access mineral resources
Question 12
Which environmental problem would impact most New Mexicans equally?(1 point)
Responses
climate change
climate change
toxicity of agricultural pesticides
toxicity of agricultural pesticides
disruption of wildlife from open-pit mines
disruption of wildlife from open-pit mines
water pollution from fracking
water pollution from fracking
Question 13
Which statement describes an impact of open-pit operations in Minnesota?(1 point)
Responses
The mines are operated in areas adjacent to places where many people live.
The mines are operated in areas adjacent to places where many people live.
The mines are operated adjacent to important waterways and are polluting them.
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Here are the answers to your questions:
**Question 1:** Why are gases like nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂) not greenhouse gases, even though they are gases that exist in the atmosphere?
- **Correct Response:** They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
**Question 2:** What is the connection between increasing carbon dioxide and increasing temperature?
- **Correct Response:** Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and traps it in earth's atmosphere. Since the heat cannot escape, it causes the earth's temperature to increase.
**Question 3:** Is the link of thinking correct regarding blocking the sun with water vapor?
- **Correct Response:** No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect.
**Question 4:** Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?
- **Correct Response:** The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution.
**Question 5:** Which of these is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?
- **Correct Response:** chlorofluorocarbons
**Question 6:** Which of these contributes to the formation of acid rain?
- **Correct Response:** sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides
**Question 7:** Which action would most likely reduce water pollution?
- **Correct Response:** initiating efforts to remove trash from oceans
**Question 8:** Which nutrients are most responsible for eutrophication?
- **Correct Response:** nitrogen and phosphorous
**Question 9:** Which phrase best describes a dead zone?
- **Correct Response:** an area in a waterway where no plants or animals live
**Question 10:** Which change will most likely occur if iron compounds are added to a lake with an overabundance of nutrients?
- **Correct Response:** More areas of hypoxia will occur in the lake.
**Question 11:** Which phrase best describes fracking?
- **Correct Response:** using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resources
**Question 12:** Which environmental problem would impact most New Mexicans equally?
- **Correct Response:** climate change
**Question 13:** Which statement describes an impact of open-pit operations in Minnesota?
- **Correct Response:** The mines are operated adjacent to important waterways and are polluting them.
Feel free to ask more questions if you need further clarification or assistance!
**Question 1:** Why are gases like nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂) not greenhouse gases, even though they are gases that exist in the atmosphere?
- **Correct Response:** They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
**Question 2:** What is the connection between increasing carbon dioxide and increasing temperature?
- **Correct Response:** Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and traps it in earth's atmosphere. Since the heat cannot escape, it causes the earth's temperature to increase.
**Question 3:** Is the link of thinking correct regarding blocking the sun with water vapor?
- **Correct Response:** No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect.
**Question 4:** Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?
- **Correct Response:** The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution.
**Question 5:** Which of these is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?
- **Correct Response:** chlorofluorocarbons
**Question 6:** Which of these contributes to the formation of acid rain?
- **Correct Response:** sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides
**Question 7:** Which action would most likely reduce water pollution?
- **Correct Response:** initiating efforts to remove trash from oceans
**Question 8:** Which nutrients are most responsible for eutrophication?
- **Correct Response:** nitrogen and phosphorous
**Question 9:** Which phrase best describes a dead zone?
- **Correct Response:** an area in a waterway where no plants or animals live
**Question 10:** Which change will most likely occur if iron compounds are added to a lake with an overabundance of nutrients?
- **Correct Response:** More areas of hypoxia will occur in the lake.
**Question 11:** Which phrase best describes fracking?
- **Correct Response:** using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resources
**Question 12:** Which environmental problem would impact most New Mexicans equally?
- **Correct Response:** climate change
**Question 13:** Which statement describes an impact of open-pit operations in Minnesota?
- **Correct Response:** The mines are operated adjacent to important waterways and are polluting them.
Feel free to ask more questions if you need further clarification or assistance!
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