Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
Suggestions for you
41 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat do greenhouse gases do in our atmosphere?They absorb radiation given off by the EarthThey block harmful radiation from reaching the EarthThey keep all the air within the EarthThey make the Earth cooler
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common gas in our atmosphere?NitrogenOxygenCarbon DioxideMethane
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?Carbon DioxideNitrogenOxygenNeon
- 4. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: All of the radiation from the Sun is absorbed by the EarthTrueFalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat do scientists think the effect will be of having more greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?More warming of the atmosphereMore cooling of the atmosphereMore air in the atmosphereLess air in the atmosphere
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat do humans do that releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?Burn fossil fuels (like gas and coal)Build cement buildingsRide bikes and use solar energyCompete in the Olympics
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDo we need greenhouse gases on Earth?Yes - they keep the Earth warmYes - they keep all the gases on our planetNo - they only cause terrible climate changeNo - they only block some of the Sun's rays
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of how climate change could effect agriculture?Increased droughts could reduce the amount of water available for irrigationToo cold to grow certain cropsFewer storms - so more nice weather for planting and harvestingFewer pests and weeds
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one possible effect on people's health due to climate change?Diseases might spread to new areasPeople would become shorterMore animals might have diseases like rabiesFewer hospitals would be built
- 10. Multiple ChoiceCarbon Dioxide levels in our atmosphere are _____At an all time high in Earth's historyAt an all time low in Earth's historyAbout the same as it was 800,000 years agoLower than it was 75 years ago
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Plants and animals are already changing their behavior because of climate changeTrueFalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceOne benefit of using nuclear power is _____Using nuclear energy does not release greenhouse gasesUsing nuclear power is extremely cheapUsing nuclear power does not produce any wasteUranium is a renewable resource
- 13. Multiple ChoiceOne drawback of using nuclear power is _____Nuclear waste is difficult to get rid ofNuclear reactors release lots of carbon dioxideNuclear reactors release lots of methaneNo countries actually use nuclear power yet
- 14. Multiple ChoiceYou are considering making an energy saving change to your house. Which of these would save energy?Updating your appliances to "Energy Saver" appliancesUsing less insulation in your walls and atticPlant fewer trees around your homeUse dark colored materials on your roof
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat Gases Make Up an Ozone Molecule?3 Oxygen Atoms5 Helium Atoms1 Atom of Chlorine13 Atoms of Hydrogen
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIs the Ozone Hole linked to Global Warming?YesNo
- 17. Multiple ChoiceDoes Volcanic Ash Destroy Ozone Molecules?NoYes
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIn which Layer of Our Atmosphere Does the Ozone Reside In?ExospherePhotosphereMesosphereStratosphere
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe ozone layer protects us fromUV raysCFCsIncreased atmospheric heatDecreased atmospheric heat
- 20. Multiple ChoiceGlobal warming is due toGreenhouse gasesNitric and sulfuric acidsCFCsOzone depletion
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are greenhouse gases?Carbon dioxideMethaneWater vaporAll answers are correct
- 22. Multiple ChoiceIncrease in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?Carbon dioxideWater vaporMethaneNitric oxides
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is climate?A long period of time.Atmospheric conditions of a place at a particular point in time.Average atmospheric conditions of a place over a long period of time, usually 30 years.Current weather outlook of a place. - 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is climate change?Don't knowChange in global climate, such as an increase in the global temperature and major variations in precipitation patterns.The earth has become sick.A change in the earth's climate due to human causes.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a greenhouse gas?Carbon dioxideMethaneWater vapourNitrogen
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe most abundant greenhouse gas is _____.carbon dioxidewater vapourmethanenitrous oxide
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe greenhouse effect is beneficial as it helps to sustain life on earth by naturally trapping heat in the atmosphere.FalseTrue
- 28. Multiple ChoiceBy cutting down our demand for meat derived from cattle, we can actually contribute to less greenhouse gas emissions in terms of ____________.Carbon dioxideNitrous oxideMethaneWater vapour
- 29. Multiple ChoiceClimate change can lead to _______________.sea level rise and floods in coastal areasdroughtsspread of dengue fever and malariaall of the above
- 30. Multiple ChoiceClimate change brings more harm than good.Not sure.True.False.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat is causing climate changewindthe sungreen house gasseswater
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat is currently happening to polar regions?nothingfreezingmovingmelting
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe water cycle is how rocks are formed.TrueFalse
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the "greenhouse effect?"Greenhouse gases trap in UV radiation and warm the earth.Greenhouse gases trap infrared radiation and warm the earth.Greenhouse gases trap Carbon Dioxide and warm the earth.Greenhouse gases trap carbon dioxide so plants can grow.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is causing climate changewindthe sungreen house gasseswater
- 36. Multiple ChoiceName a massive hurricane occurring within the last twenty years:BobinaMatthewKatarinaJeremiah
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT an effect of this hurricane:Homes were obliterated.Children could not go to school.Residents used the water for irrigating plants.People died.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceGlobal climate change is responsible for:sunny dayscolder weather on Earthwarmer temperatures on Earthmore drinking water
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe following is NOT a greenhouse gas:methanepropanewater vaporCO2
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT produce massive amounts of greenhouse gasbicyclesfactoriesmost U.S. cattle ranchescars
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT offset carbon emissions?ocean intake of CO2planting treesturning off lights when not in useburning forests to make room for cattle
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags