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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIf Earth did not have an atmosphere, most of the energy from the sun wouldbe reflected back into space.be absorbed by Earth’s oceans.be absorbed by Earth’s landmasses.never reach Earth’s surface.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceGlobal warming refers specifically to an increase inthe number of storms on Earth.precipitation from Earth’s atmosphere.temperatures everywhere on Earth.Earth’s average surface temperature.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the biggest danger posed by global warming to people living in coastal areas?increased precipitationincreased acidity of sea waterlack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphererising sea level
- 4. Multiple ChoiceGases such as water vapor and carbon dioxide that trap heat near Earth are known asglobal gases.greenhouse gases.proxy gases.offset gases.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?fishingbreathingburning fossil fuelsfarming
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhen large amounts of carbon dioxide dissolve in the oceans, what is the result?seawater with higher pHseawater with lower pHRising Sea LevelsIncrease Coral Growth
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is decreasing.TrueFalse
- 8. Multiple ChoiceScientists can extract samples of ancient air from ice coresTrueFalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe ____________________ is a natural process in which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat near Earth and prevent it from radiating back into space.Greenhouse ZoneGreenhouse EffectTropic LayerHeat Zone
- 10. 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. - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxidehumans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levelsatmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following have been linked to climate change?droughtsfloodingmelting of polar ice capsall of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?It causes climate change and increase in the global temeratureIt can lead to a major increase in GreenhousesIt leads to more factoriesIt causes a major decrease in people
- 14. 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
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are greenhouse gases?Carbon dioxideMethaneWater vaporAll answers are correct
- 16. Multiple ChoiceBy what amount did carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere increase between 1960 and 2000?40 -50 ppm60 -70 ppm110 -120 ppm360 -370 ppm
- 17. Multiple ChoiceFossil Fuels are:any gas that absorbs heatmixture of gases surrounding Earthaverage weather over timemade from plant or animal remains
- 18. Multiple ChoiceSea level is expected to rise because of warmer climate due to the followingoceans expand as they get warmer due to thermal expansionglaciers and ice sheets meltboth of these
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIncreased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.watergasesheatwater vapor
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?forest firesvolcanic eruptionscellular respirationphotosynthesis
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the cause of climate change?Too many animals are affecting the Earth in bad waysThe rapidly increasing amount of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphereToo many people in the world doing bad thingsAmerica
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between climate and weather?Climate averages the weather conditions in a specific place over a long period of time, while weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time.Weather averages the weather conditions in a specific place over a long period of time, while Climate describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time.Climate describes the weather conditions at night, while weather describes the conditions during the daytime.There is not a difference between climate and weather.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceA phenomenon in which gases in the troposphere trap heat warming the earth.Rain Shadow effectGreen house effectClimate ChangeMilankovitch cycle
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA severe storm that involves high winds and forms over water is:tornadothunderstormhurricaneblizzard
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThis severe weather involves lightning, rain, and possibly hailthunderstormtornadohurricaneblizzard
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThese can be produced by thunderstormsstationary frontstornadoesvolcanoestsunamis
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is characteristic of the eye of the hurricane?the strongest winds and densest cloudsthunderstormslight clouds and precipitationcalm weather and blue sky
- 28. Multiple Choicehurricanetornadothunderstorm
- 29. Multiple Choicehurricanetornadothunderstorm
- 30. Multiple Choicehurricanetornadothunderstorm
- 31. Multiple Choice500 miles in diameter and can travel thousands of mileshurricanetornadothunderstorm
- 32. Multiple ChoiceCollectively, the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, where tornadoes occur often, are all calledTornado townsStorm centersTornado AlleyCyclone counties
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