Green Warrior Class 5 Climate Action

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

Which of the following best describes the "Greenhouse Effect" on Earth?

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A It is the process of growing plants in glass houses to keep them warm.
B It is when gases in the atmosphere trap heat, keeping the Earth warm enough for life.
C It is the cooling of the Earth’s surface due to heavy rainfall.
D It is a type of pollution that turns the sky green.

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Answer: B. It is when gases in the atmosphere trap heat, keeping the Earth warm enough for life.

Answer: (B)
Simple Explanation: Think of the Earth wearing a blanket. Greenhouse gases like CO2 act like that blanket; they trap the sun's heat. If the blanket gets too thick (too much pollution), the Earth gets too hot.

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Which of the following best describes the "Greenhouse Effect" on Earth?

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