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9.70 Greenhouse Effect and Planetary Energy Balance Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.70 Greenhouse Effect and Planetary Energy Balance. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Greenhouse Effect and Planetary Energy Balance: MCQ focus: interpret diagrams and data showing incoming solar radiation, outgoing infrared radiation, and greenhouse gas effects. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS3-5 - NGSS-aligned Greenhouse Effect and Planetary Energy Balance: NGSS: HS-ESS2-4; HS-ESS3-5; NRC/DCI: ESS2.D; ESS3.D; SEP/CCC: Analyzing data / Stability and change; Common: RST.9-10.7; HSN-Q.A; State refs: CA/NYSSLS HS-ESS2/HS-ESS3; FL SC.912.E.7; TX Earth Systems.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A graph compares observed temperature with two model runs: natural forcings only and natural plus human greenhouse-gas forcings. The natural-plus-human run follows the observed warming trend much more closely. What conclusion is most justified?

AThe comparison proves that no natural factors affect climate.

BThe model runs cannot be compared with observations on the same graph.

CNatural forcings only explain the observations better because that line is farther away.

DIncluding human greenhouse-gas forcing improves the model explanation of the observed trend.

Solution & Explanation:When the model that includes human greenhouse-gas forcing matches observations better, it supports the conclusion that those forcings are important for explaining the trend.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A land-management scenario increases carbon storage in forests but also replaces bright grassland with a darker tree canopy in a snowy region. What is the best energy-balance evaluation?

AThe scenario must have zero effect because forests are natural.

BOnly the darker color matters because atmospheric CO2 never affects infrared radiation.

CThe effects compete, so the CO2 change and albedo change must both be quantified.

DOnly carbon storage matters because albedo is not part of energy balance.

Solution & Explanation:Carbon storage could reduce greenhouse forcing, while a darker surface could lower albedo and increase absorbed sunlight. Both effects must be compared quantitatively.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A satellite map shows tropical regions emitting more infrared radiation to space than polar regions. It also shows atmospheric and ocean circulation arrows moving energy poleward. What does this model help explain?

AThe poles receive no energy from the Sun in any season.

BOcean circulation creates energy from nothing at high latitudes.

CTropics cannot emit infrared radiation because they are warm.

DRegional energy differences are partly balanced by heat transport and radiation to space.

Solution & Explanation:Earth has regional energy differences. Atmospheric and ocean circulation redistribute heat, while all regions still participate in the global radiation budget.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS3-5 (NGSS: HS-ESS2-4; HS-ESS3-5; NRC/DCI: ESS2.D; ESS3.D; SEP/CCC: Analyzing data / Stability and change; Common: RST.9-10.7; HSN-Q.A; State refs: CA/NYSSLS HS-ESS2/HS-ESS3; FL SC.912.E.7; TX Earth Systems.).