In addition to their role in ozone depletion, CFC's play a role in global warming by?

absorbing earth shine in the 10 micron region

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APES Quiz- Greenhouse gases & Global Warning

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A quiz for greenhouse gases. Their impacts and effects to the world. Also discusses Global Warming impact and effects.

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1
In addition to their role in ozone depletion, CFC's play a role in global warming by?
absorbing earth shine in the 10 micron region
destroying ozone, which cools the Earth
absorbing solar radiation
blocking ultraviolet radiation
2
How are humans making greenhouse gases of our own?
with large-scale aagriculture
burning forests
burning fossil fuels in our cars
all of the above
3
Ultraviolet radiations from sunlight causes a reaction that produces?
ozone
flourides
carbon monoxide
sulfur oixide
4
What percentage of heat from global warming has the ocean absorbed in the last 40 years?
84%
35%
11%
1%
5
Excess atmospheric carbon dioxide increase greenhouse effect as carbon dioxide?
is opaque to infrared rays
is not opaque to infrared rays
precipitates dust in the atmosphere
reduce atmospheric pressure
6
The effect(s) of global warming is(are)?
expansion of circulating cells located on sides of equator
changes in Earths biomes
shifting of climate zones from equator towards polar regions
all of the above
7
Something that might happen because of global warming is ?
more reflected sunlight off the ice pack
melting polar ice caps
lower sea levels
an increase in temperature
8
If there is no natural greenhouse effect, the Earth's average surface temperature would be ?
around 14 degrees Celcius
around 0 degrees Celsius
around -18 degrees Celcius
around 32 degrees Celcius
9
Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse effect of global warming ?
retreat of glaciers
more extreme weather patterns
sea level rise
an increase of UV radiation
10
The most abundant greenhouse gas in the earth's atmosphere is?
water vapor
methane
nitrous oxide
carbon dioxide

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