Carbon in The Atmosphere
Carbon in The Atmosphere Quiz
Test your knowledge about carbon in the atmosphere and its impact on our climate! This quiz covers various aspects of greenhouse gases, their effects, and the processes involved in the carbon cycle.
Whether you're a student, educator, or just curious about environmental science, this quiz will challenge your understanding and enlighten you on important concepts.
- Topics include greenhouse gases, global warming, and photosynthesis.
- Perfect for science enthusiasts and students alike!
What is energy radiated from the sun in the form of visible light?
Solar Radiation
Gamma Radiation
Infrared Radiation
U-V Radiation
What is the light between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum called?
Solar Radiation
Gamma Radiation
Infrared Radiation
U-V Radiation
What is the most present gas in the atmosphere?
CO2
Methane
Water Vapor
Helium
What is the most present non-greenhouse gas in the lower atmosphere
CO2
Helium
Nitrogen
Water Vapor
What is the most present greenhouse gas in the lower atmosphere?
Water Vapor
Helium
CO2
Methane
What is the process by which greenhouse gases hold and emit infrared heat in the atmosphere?
Greenhouse Effect
Nitrogen Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Radiation Effect
A net carbon source is a carbon pool which takes in more carbon than it releases.
True
False
Which of the following processes does NOT add carbon to the atmosphere?
Volcanic eruptions
Respiration
Weathering of limestone
Subduction
What part of the earth's atmosphere is comprised of greenhouse gases and non-greenhouse gases?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Hydrosphere
According to most scientists, activities like fossil fuel burning and deforestation have affected the global carbon cycle.
True
False
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants...
Release CO2 to the atmosphere.
Turn CO2 into sugars.
Turn sugars into energy.
None of the choices
Carbon is a common component of...
Limestone
All organisms
Volcanic gases
All of the above
What are gases that warm the lower Earth because they absorb and emit infrared light?
Greenhouse Gases
Natural Gases
Synthetic Gases
How does the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect climate?
As carbon dioxide concentration increase, temperatures decrease.
As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase
Carbon dioxide concentrations have no affect on climate.
As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures become more random.
What scientist began to make the discovery that CO2 was increasing at an alarming rate?
Charles Keeling
Albert Einstein
Newton
Mathew Perry
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