Question detail
Which of the following best explains how data can show that human activities increase greenhouse gas emissions?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. By comparing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere before and after industrialisation
- B. By measuring the temperature of the Sun
- C. By observing the colour of the sky
- D. By counting the number of trees in a forest
Answer
The correct option is By comparing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere before and after industrialisation. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to interpret data linking human activities to greenhouse gas emissions in the subtopic Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Explanation
The correct option is By comparing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere before and after industrialisation. By comparing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere before and after industrialisation is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to interpret data linking human activities to greenhouse gas emissions. This belongs to the subtopic Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere within Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Data Trends
Students often misinterpret data trends, concluding that all human activities lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions without considering specific contexts or data nuances.
To fix this, students should analyze the data carefully, looking for specific correlations and understanding the context of each human activity's impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
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