Question 26

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How is the greenhouse effect produced?

a
When some reflected solar energy is captured by greenhouse gases.
b
When solar energy trespasses the atmosphere.
c
When the sun doesn't emit radiation.
d
When the green house is burned.
Question 27
By what method is the majority of carbon moved from the lithosphere (upper part of Earth's crust) to the atmosphere?

a
Weathering
b
Deposition
c
The burning of fossil fuels
d
Respiration
Question 28
***Please select your responses from the test bank, which may be used more than once or not at all. Take care with your spelling.

The Greenhouse Effect

The greenhouse effect is the process through which is trapped near Earth's surface by substances known as 'greenhouse gases.' Imagine that these gases act like a blanket surrounding our planet, helping to maintain a than it would have otherwise. Greenhouse gases include , methane, ozone, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and water vapor.



Scientists have determined that plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of Earth's atmosphere and global temperatures. Greenhouse gases are a vital part of the atmosphere, and in maintaining life on Earth. However, in the last century, human activities, primarily from burning have led to the increased release of carbon dioxide. This carbon had been stored deep below the surface of the planet. Digging up and burning these fossil fuels have disrupted Earth's atmospheric balance. This has led to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and ocean. Levels of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere has been rising consistently for decades and trap extra heat near Earth's surface, causing to rise, leading to human accelerated climate change.

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Question 29
Which of the following is an example of human impact on the carbon cycle?

a
The increased production of methane gases from cattle farms
b
The burning of fossil fuels
c
The cutting down of trees for lumber
d
Driving automobiles
e
All of the above
Question 30
Increased carbon dioxide may accelerate climate change by

a
allowing more sunlight into the atmosphere.
b
trapping more heat in the atmosphere.
c
reducing the amount of oxygen in the air.
d
reflecting more sunlight from clouds.

Answer 1

Here are the responses to your questions based on the information provided:

Question 26: How is the greenhouse effect produced?

• a When some reflected solar energy is captured by greenhouse gases.

Question 27: By what method is the majority of carbon moved from the lithosphere (upper part of Earth's crust) to the atmosphere?

• c The burning of fossil fuels.

Question 28: Fill in the blanks in the Greenhouse Effect passage:

• Blank 1: heat
• Blank 2: warmer temperatures
• Blank 3: carbon dioxide
• Blank 4: fossil fuels
• Blank 5: carbon dioxide
• Blank 6: temperatures

Question 29: Which of the following is an example of human impact on the carbon cycle?

• e All of the above (The increased production of methane gases from cattle farms, The burning of fossil fuels, The cutting down of trees for lumber, Driving automobiles).

Question 30: Increased carbon dioxide may accelerate climate change by

• b trapping more heat in the atmosphere.