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12.1. The Greenhouse Effect
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What is the greenhouse effect?
Hint
Think about how heat is retained in a greenhouse.
- 2.
Name one greenhouse gas.
Hint
This gas is released when fossil fuels are burned.
- 3.
What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?
- Methane
- Carbon Dioxide
- Nitrous Oxide
Hint
Which gas has increased the most due to fossil fuel combustion?
- 4.
The greenhouse effect is entirely harmful to the planet.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about the role of greenhouse gases in sustaining life.
- 5.
Evaluate how the increase of CO2 levels from 280 ppm to 380 ppm impacts global temperatures.
Hint
Consider historical climate data regarding temperature changes with CO2.
- 6.
Analyze the role of agriculture in contributing to methane emissions and suggest sustainable practices that might mitigate this.
Hint
Think of how raising livestock can be done differently to impact methane emissions.
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4 min
Passing Score
70%
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4 min
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70%
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- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting