Which of the following are considered greenhouse gasses that result in increased heat held in our atmosphere? (choose 3)(1 point)
Responses
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Methane Gas
D. Water Vapor
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Methane Gas
D. Water Vapor
How does the greenhouse effect work?(1 point)
Responses
A. Greenhouse gases reflect the sun's energy, causing it to warm the Earth.
B. Greenhouse gases absorb the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space.
C. Greenhouse gases directly warm oceans and cause dramatic weather
D. Oceans absorb greenhouse gases, which cause the Earth's temperature to rise.
B. Greenhouse gases absorb the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space.
How does burning fossil fuels affect the composition of the atmosphere?(1 point)
Responses
A. It increases the concentration of carbon dioxide.
B. It increases the amount of oxygen.
C. It decreases the concentration of methane.
D. It decreases the concentration of nitrous oxide.
A. It increases the concentration of carbon dioxide.
The burning of which fossil fuel accounts for 1/3 of the electricity in the US and emits 68% of the carbon dioxide released this way?(1 point)
Responses
oil
coal
natural gas