The Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, and Climate Change (Junior Cert Science): Quizzes

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The Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, and Climate Change
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Which process removes CO2\text{CO}_2 from the atmosphere by plants making food and oxygen?

Photosynthesis

What percentage of nitrogen is in the atmosphere?

78%78\%

What happens when water vapor rises and cools in the atmosphere?

Condensation forms clouds

Which greenhouse gas contributes 63%63\% to the enhanced greenhouse effect?

Carbon dioxide

What are the two main causes of global warming?

Burning fossil fuels & deforestation

Which sector produces the most greenhouse gases in Ireland?

Agriculture at 31.9%31.9\%

By what percentage do nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB) reduce a house's carbon footprint?

7070 per cent

Why are glaciers melting causing concern?

They cause sea levels to rise

What is a carbon sink?

Removes more CO2\text{CO}_2 than it adds

Which action helps reduce your carbon footprint?

Use public transport or cycle

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