Question detail
What is the primary effect of increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Question
- A. Decreased temperatures on Earth
- B. Increased energy retained in the atmosphere
- C. Reduced rainfall
- D. Increased oxygen levels
Answer
The correct option is Increased energy retained in the atmosphere. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to recall that carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour are greenhouse gases in the subtopic Greenhouse gases.
Explanation
The correct option is Increased energy retained in the atmosphere. Increased energy retained in the atmosphere is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to recall that carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour are greenhouse gases. This belongs to the subtopic Greenhouse gases 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 Greenhouse gases.
Common mistake
Common Misunderstanding of Greenhouse Gases
Students often confuse water vapour with other gases and fail to recall it as a greenhouse gas.
To fix this, students should create a list of greenhouse gases, ensuring they include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour, and understand their roles in the greenhouse effect.
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