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GCSE Chemistry › C9.2 Greenhouse gases and climate change
Free AQA GCSE Chemistry practice questions on Greenhouse gases and climate change. Sample questions below with detailed mark schemes — sign up to practise the full set with spaced repetition.
A scientist is studying the composition of Earth's atmosphere and the role of different gases in trapping heat. She measures the concentration of various gases and their ability to absorb infrared radiation emitted from Earth's surface.
Scientists studying atmospheric composition have identified several gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere. These gases are released through human activities such as burning fossil fuels and agriculture. Understanding what these gases are and how they work is important for addressing climate change.
A scientist is studying the atmosphere and the factors that contribute to global warming. She is investigating how certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere and prevent it from escaping into space.
A renewable energy company is planning to replace a coal-fired power station with a solar farm. The local council is concerned about the environmental impact of this transition and wants to understand how this change will affect greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
A science class is studying how human activities are contributing to climate change. Their teacher shows them data about increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere over the past 50 years. The students are asked to explain the role of these gases in warming the Earth.