When radiation contacts a particle of matter which of the following does not occur.

The particle can become a neutron.

Which of the following series orders greenhouse gases from highest to lowest effectiveness?

carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide,

A positive feedback loop is defined as a proceess

the result ampllifies the orginal process

Climate is defined as

the usual weather in a region over a long period of time.

Why is carbon dioxide considered a greenhouse gas?

It traps radiation from the Earth's surface.

Which statement best describes thermal expansion?

The volume of matter increases as its temperature increases.

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1
When radiation contacts a particle of matter which of the following does not occur.
The particle gains energy.
The particle can become a neutron.
The radiation is reflected off of the particle.
The radiation passes through the particle.
2
Which of the following series orders greenhouse gases from highest to lowest effectiveness?
nitrous dioxide, methane, carbon dioxide
nitrous oxide, methane, carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane
carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide,
3
A positive feedback loop is defined as a proceess
the result ampllifies the orginal process
the result diminishes the orginal process
the result stops the orginal process
the result influences the orginal process.
4
Short term changes in climate can be caused by
wobble, and continental drift. .
Volcanic eruptions, El Nino
shape of the orbit, and tilt of the Earth.
wobble, and tilt of the Earth.
5
What is the most abundant human-produced greenhouse gas?
carbon dioxide
methane
ammonia
water vapour
6
Scientists believe that Earth's slow wobble on its axis results in
the slow movement of plates in the lithosphere.
long-term cycles in climate.
the uplift of new mountain ranges.
cyclical changes in the Sun's energy output.
7
Climate is defined as
the usual weather in a region over a long period of time.
what you see out your window.
atmosheric conditions over a short period of time.
what causes weather.
8
Why is carbon dioxide considered a greenhouse gas?
It destroys the ozone layer.
It traps radiation from the Earth's surface.
It is needed for photosynthesis.
It is released by living things.
9
Which statement best describes thermal expansion?
The volume of a substance increases as its conc. increases
The volume of water increases as its temperature decreases.
The volume of water increases as its temperature increases.
The volume of matter increases as its temperature increases.
10
Clues about long term climate change can been seen in
Volcanic eruptions, El Nino.
Volcanic eruptions, tree rings.
Volcanic eruptions, ice core samples.
tree rings, ice core samples

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