Greenhouse Effect Worksheet
Explore the greenhouse effect, its causes, and its impact on Earth's climate with this Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Greenhouse Effect Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you understand the concept.
The diagram below illustrates the greenhouse effect.
1. What is the primary role of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?
To block all sunlight from reaching Earth
To trap heat and keep Earth warm
To cool down the Earth's surface
To create oxygen for living things
2. Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrogen
Water vapor
3. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that helps to keep the Earth's temperature enough to support life.
4. Human activities, such as burning fuels, release extra greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
5. An increase in greenhouse gases can lead to global , which is a rise in Earth's average temperature.
6. The greenhouse effect is always harmful to the Earth.
True
False
7. Planting more trees can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
True
False
8. Briefly explain how the greenhouse effect works.
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