Greenhouse Gases Worksheet
Explore the basics of greenhouse gases, their role in Earth's atmosphere, and their impact on climate for Grade 6 science.
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Greenhouse Gases: Understanding Our Atmosphere
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of greenhouse gases and their impact on our planet.
The Earth's atmosphere contains gases that trap heat, much like a greenhouse. This natural process is called the greenhouse effect and it keeps our planet warm enough to support life.
1. What is the primary role of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?
To block sunlight from reaching Earth
To trap heat and warm the planet
To create oxygen for living things
To cool down the Earth's surface
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a major greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrogen
Water vapor
3. The burning of fossil fuels releases a large amount of into the atmosphere.
4. Without the natural greenhouse effect, Earth would be too for life to exist.
5. Human activities have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
True
False
6. The greenhouse effect is always a harmful process for the Earth.
True
False
7. Name two human activities that contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases.
8. Briefly explain how an enhanced greenhouse effect can lead to global warming.