Carbon in The Atmosphere

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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!

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ExploringCarbon123

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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