Explain how the greenhouse effect works and how it warms the atmosphere
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Solar radiation in the form of shortwave radiation penetrates the atmosphere and warm's the Earth's surface. The shortwave radiation can easily penetrate the atmosphere, including the greenhouse gases. The Earth later re-emits the heat in the form of longwave radiation. Longwave radiation cannot penetrate the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, resulting in warming of the near-surface atmosphere.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Earth's internal layers were discovered by studying
A. seismic waves. B. the Mohorovicic discontinuity. C. convection cells. D. Rayleigh and Love waves.
Lead pollution is a problem because lead ________
A) causes central nervous system damage in humans B) will cause the ozone hole to increase C) forms an acid in the atmosphere, resulting in acid precipitation D) is a precious metal, and it is being lost to the atmosphere
Which of the following are tectonic settings where large magma chambers can form?
A. in areas of continental collisions B. in the continental lithosphere within regions of hot spots and rifts C. above subduction zones D. in the oceanic lithosphere above hot spots and within mid-ocean ridges E. All of these choices are correct.