Question
Why are gases like nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) not greenhouse gases, despite being 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 are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to be a greenhouse gas.
They are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to be a greenhouse gas.
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.What do greenhouse gas molecules do in response to radiation reflected off Earth's surface?(1 point)
Responses
The molecules undergo a chemical reaction.
The molecules undergo a chemical reaction.
The molecules vibrate and absorb and reemit infrared energy.
The molecules vibrate and absorb and reemit infrared energy.
The molecules absorb and store the radiation as potential energy.
The molecules absorb and store the radiation as potential energy.
The molecules are propelled into space.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 line 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.
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 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.
No, this is incorrect because the clouds will eventually move or break up.Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?(1 point)
Responses
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution nor water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution nor 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 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 acid rain causes water pollution.Which option is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?(1 point)
Responses
coal dust
coal dust
chlorofluorocarbons
chlorofluorocarbons
smog particulates
smog particulates
acid rain
also put a b c or d
Responses
They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation.
They are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to be a greenhouse gas.
They are made of only one element, so they do not have the components necessary to be a greenhouse gas.
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.What do greenhouse gas molecules do in response to radiation reflected off Earth's surface?(1 point)
Responses
The molecules undergo a chemical reaction.
The molecules undergo a chemical reaction.
The molecules vibrate and absorb and reemit infrared energy.
The molecules vibrate and absorb and reemit infrared energy.
The molecules absorb and store the radiation as potential energy.
The molecules absorb and store the radiation as potential energy.
The molecules are propelled into space.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 line 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.
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 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.
No, this is incorrect because the clouds will eventually move or break up.Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?(1 point)
Responses
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution nor water pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels causes neither air pollution nor 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 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 acid rain causes water pollution.Which option is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?(1 point)
Responses
coal dust
coal dust
chlorofluorocarbons
chlorofluorocarbons
smog particulates
smog particulates
acid rain
also put a b c or d
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
1. **Why are gases like nitrogen (N2) and oxygen (O2) not greenhouse gases, despite being gases that exist in the atmosphere?**
- **Response**: They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation. (a)
2. **What do greenhouse gas molecules do in response to radiation reflected off Earth's surface?**
- **Response**: The molecules vibrate and absorb and reemit infrared energy. (b)
3. **Is this line of thinking correct? Why or why not?**
- **Response**: No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect. (c)
4. **Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?**
- **Response**: The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution. (c)
5. **Which option is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?**
- **Response**: chlorofluorocarbons (b)
- **Response**: They are tightly bound, so they cannot vibrate and release radiation. (a)
2. **What do greenhouse gas molecules do in response to radiation reflected off Earth's surface?**
- **Response**: The molecules vibrate and absorb and reemit infrared energy. (b)
3. **Is this line of thinking correct? Why or why not?**
- **Response**: No, this is incorrect because water vapor is a greenhouse gas and will increase the greenhouse effect. (c)
4. **Which claim about the causes of air pollution and water pollution is true?**
- **Response**: The burning of fossil fuels causes both air pollution and water pollution. (c)
5. **Which option is responsible for the destruction of the ozone layer?**
- **Response**: chlorofluorocarbons (b)
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