Final Study Guide #1

1. Which gas predominates in the atmosphere?
- Nitrogen

2. What other molecules and gasses are in the atmosphere?
- H2O, CO2, CH4, N2O, O3, Cl3F

3. Which cause the greenhouse effect?
- When light is trapped in from the sun and attracts heat.

4. How is energy transmitted from the sun to the Earth?
- Electromagnetic radiation (spectrum)

5. Which of the sun rays has the lowest energy?
- Infrared radiation

6. CFCs are released into the atmosphere by discarding old ___________. What is the danger of CFCs?
- Refrigerators and air conditioners; CFCs degrade ozone layer.

7. Why are cows a menace?
- Releases methane which can be a greenhouse gas.