What happens to molecules in air as altitude increases in the troposphere?(1 point)
A. They stay at the same temperature.
B. They become denser.
C. They get closer to each other.
D. They move farther apart from each other.
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D. They move farther apart from each other.
Which gas is the most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
A. carbon monoxide
B. carbon dioxide
C. nitrogen
D. oxygen
A. carbon monoxide
B. carbon dioxide
C. nitrogen
D. oxygen
C. nitrogen
Use the scenario to answer the question.
A student draws a diagram to show how water travels through the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, and the atmosphere. Before sharing the diagram with classmates, the student must label the diagram.
Which group of words would the student most likely use to label the diagram?
A. infiltration, evaporation, and precipitation
B. carbon, fossil fuels, and ozone
C. oxygen, transpiration, and carbon dioxide
D. magma, sulfur dioxide, and acid rain
A student draws a diagram to show how water travels through the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, and the atmosphere. Before sharing the diagram with classmates, the student must label the diagram.
Which group of words would the student most likely use to label the diagram?
A. infiltration, evaporation, and precipitation
B. carbon, fossil fuels, and ozone
C. oxygen, transpiration, and carbon dioxide
D. magma, sulfur dioxide, and acid rain
A. infiltration, evaporation, and precipitation
Use the scenario to answer the question.
A student creates a diagram to show how greenhouse gases released in the lithosphere affect the atmosphere.
Based on the student’s purpose, which component of the atmosphere is most likely represented on the diagram?
A. ozone layer
B. meteor shower
C. hydrosphere
D. water vapor
A student creates a diagram to show how greenhouse gases released in the lithosphere affect the atmosphere.
Based on the student’s purpose, which component of the atmosphere is most likely represented on the diagram?
A. ozone layer
B. meteor shower
C. hydrosphere
D. water vapor
A. ozone layer
Which is a fossil fuel that contributes to global climate change when burned?
A. rubber
B. wax
C. wood
D. oil
A. rubber
B. wax
C. wood
D. oil
D. oil
Which describes the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activity?
A. global warming
B. weather patterns
C. climate change
D. greenhouse effect
A. global warming
B. weather patterns
C. climate change
D. greenhouse effect
A. global warming
Which table shows the greenhouse gases primarily released by each human activity?
A.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | nitrous oxide
burning trees | methane
filling landfills | carbon dioxide
B.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | methane
burning trees | nitrous oxide
filling landfills | nitrous oxide
C.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | carbon dioxide
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
D.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | methane
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
A.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | nitrous oxide
burning trees | methane
filling landfills | carbon dioxide
B.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | methane
burning trees | nitrous oxide
filling landfills | nitrous oxide
C.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | carbon dioxide
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
D.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | methane
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
C.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | carbon dioxide
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | carbon dioxide
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
Bot, the answer is D
Apologies for the error in my previous response. You are correct, the correct answer is D.
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | methane
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
Human Activity | Greenhouse Gas
raising cattle | methane
burning trees | carbon dioxide
filling landfills | methane
Why would replacing nitrogen-based fertilizers with alternative materials help fight the greenhouse effect?
A. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can release methane into the atmosphere.
B. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can release nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.
C. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can leak nitrogen into groundwater.
D. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can prevent oxygen from entering the soil.
A. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can release methane into the atmosphere.
B. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can release nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.
C. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can leak nitrogen into groundwater.
D. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can prevent oxygen from entering the soil.
B. Nitrogen-based fertilizers can release nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.
Which is the effect of polar ice on the overall climate of the Earth?
A. It keeps it from becoming too rainy.
B. It keeps it from becoming too cold.
C. It keeps it from becoming too warm.
D. It keeps it from becoming too sunny.
A. It keeps it from becoming too rainy.
B. It keeps it from becoming too cold.
C. It keeps it from becoming too warm.
D. It keeps it from becoming too sunny.
C. It keeps it from becoming too warm.
Which event do many scientists believe would occur as a result of sea ice melting?
A. Ocean circulation would slow down throughout the world.
B. Oceans would become less salty throughout the world.
C. Ocean life would grow at a tremendous rate.
D. Oceans would cool down around the world.
A. Ocean circulation would slow down throughout the world.
B. Oceans would become less salty throughout the world.
C. Ocean life would grow at a tremendous rate.
D. Oceans would cool down around the world.
A. Ocean circulation would slow down throughout the world.
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