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Atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere by
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
In the 1970s scientists began investigating the chemical reactions that caused the destruction of ozone in the upper atmosphere. Which statement BEST describes a direct result of their research on society and on the environment?
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
Which of these BEST explains the cause of convection currents in Earth’s atmosphere?
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
Which is responsible for creating wind?
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
Ocean currents, prevailing wind patterns, and other atmospheric disturbances are initially caused by which of these?
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
Automobile engines built today are designed to be gas efficient. Gas-efficient engines MOST likely affect a city by reducing
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
Nonrenewable energy sources, such as oil and natural gas, are formed from the remains of organisms buried beneath the surface of Earth. What is one advantage of using natural gas instead of solar power to generate electricity?
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
Scientists monitor ozone in the upper atmosphere and at ground level. Changing concentrations of each can cause health problems for people. Which set of changes would cause the MOST health concerns?
solar energy
Sunlight is more concentrated in some places on Earth than others.
Alternatives to ozone-depleting aerosols were invented.
incoming solar radiation
absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.
Natural gas plants can make power at night.
air pollution.
a decrease in atmospheric ozone, and an increase in ground level ozone
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