Greenhouse Effect Worksheet
An 8th-grade science worksheet covering the basics of the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, and their impact on Earth's climate.
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Greenhouse Effect Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Oxygen
Water Vapor
2. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that:
Cools the Earth's surface
Traps heat in the atmosphere
Causes earthquakes
Depletes the ozone layer
3. The Earth's atmosphere contains gases that trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space. These are called gases.
4. The increase in global temperatures due to excessive greenhouse gases is known as .
5. Briefly explain how human activities contribute to the enhanced greenhouse effect.
6. Observe the diagram of the Greenhouse Effect below and answer the question.
Based on the diagram, describe the role of the atmosphere in the greenhouse effect.
7. The greenhouse effect is entirely harmful and has no benefits for life on Earth.
True
False
8. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
True
False