Why are greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane important to Earth's climate?

They trap the Sun's energy so the Earth's surface is warm

Which of the following is an example of climate?

The average temperature of Chicago for the last 50 years

Which of the following accurately describes the theory of general relativity?

the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers

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Atmosphere and Climate Change

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1
What is causing the Earth to increase in temperature?
Mr. Friedel's mixtape
Someone turned up the thermostat
Australian Wildfires
The Greenhouse Effect
2
What is the chemical formula for an ozone molecule?
O2
O
O4
O3
3
True or False: The ozone layer is located in the troposphere?
Truee
True
Fales
False
4
Which of the following is not a layer of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
Hexasphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
5
What element is NOT a part of a CFC molecule?
Chlorine
Fluorine
Carbon
Calcium
6
Why are greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane important to Earth's climate?
They trap the Sun's energy so the Earth's surface is warm
They are breathed in by animals
They allow heat from Earth to escape into the atmosphere.
The trees use them to produce water
7
If you’re running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?
Third Place
Fourth Place
Second Place
First Place
8
Which of the following is an example of climate?
It is foggy in San Francisco
The average temperature of Chicago for the last 50 years
It rained in Houston yesterday
There was a snowstorm in Trenton
9
Which layer of the atmosphere breaks up meteors?
Exosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
10
How can we make a difference?
Take the bus or a train instead of drive
All of the above
Eat less meat and dairy
Educate yourself and talk to your friends and family
11
What is NOT a reason CFC's are released into the atmosphere?
Refrigerators
Air Conditioners
Spray Paint Cans
Airplanes
12
If a rocket launched from the ground, what is the fourth layer of the atmosphere it would go through?
Troposphere
Quadrosphere
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
13
Which of the following accurately describes the theory of general relativity?
a speculative structure linking disparate points in spacetime
When point-like particles are replaced by one-dimensional objects.
the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers
The mathematics used to study subatomic particles and electromagnetic waves

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