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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is global warming?
It's a global trend from scientists.
It's a concept from global economy.
It's the increase of Earth’s temperature.
It's something we shouldn’t care about.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following options DOES NOT contribute to global warming?
Factories
Cars
Power plants
Solar energy
- 3. Multiple Choice
How is the greenhouse effect produced?
When solar energy trespasses the atmosphere.
When some energy is reflected back to earth.
When the green house is burned.
When the sun doesn't emit radiation.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which was the warmest year?
1888
1998
2005
2015
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the atmosphere do we live in?TroposphereStratosphereThermosphereIonosphere
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the atmosphere generates the aurora borealis (aka "Northern Lights")?TroposphereStratosphereThermosphereIonosphere
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the greenhouse effect?warming of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere.cooling of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWe need the natural greenhouse effect for Earth to be habitable.TrueFalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 5 main greenhouse gases?CO2, N2O, CH4, H2O, O3CO2, NO2, NH4, H2O, O2
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich 2 greenhouse gases contribute the MOST to global warming of Earth?N2O and H2OO3 and H2OCO2 and CH4
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sets of evidence supports global warming?CO2 levels risingSea Levels risingGlacier mass decreasingAll of the Above
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe following graph tells us what?Sea Levels are decreasing.Sea Levels are rising.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat are some predictions about local changes brought on by global warming?More severe thunderstormsDays warming faster than nightsRising sea levelsAll of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the atmosphere contains ozone (O3) that protects us from radiation?TroposphereThermosphereExosphereStratosphere
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat would happen if greenhouse gases destroyed Earth's ozone layer?Radiation exposure would increaseliquid water would vaporizewe might have solar flaresall of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceClimate is defined as...a change in weather/temperature over a long period of time.a change in density over a long period of time.
- 17. 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
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are greenhouse gases?Carbon dioxideMethaneNitrous OxideAll answers are correct
- 19. 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
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the choices below is NOT a cause for global warming?Having too many cowsBurning Fossil FuelsPlanting new trees
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ________________.Greenhouse EffectGlobal WarmingCarbon Dioxide GasesMethane
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the most troubling greenhouse gas being produced by humans?Water VaporCarbon DioxideMethaneNitrous Oxide
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow can global warming cause sea levels to rise? Choose the best answer.by causing it to rain more oftenby melting glaciers and ice capsby increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptionsby creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhy does cutting down trees increase global warming?trees soak up carbon dioxidetrees provide shade which counteracts global warmingtrees absorbs the sun's energy without radiating back into the atmospheretrees drain greenhouse gases like methane from soil
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?Temperature goes upTemperature goes down
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWithout the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be toowarmcolddeadfunny
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this difference between global warming and the greenhouse effect?Global warming refers to a change in the Earth's climate that is causing it to heat up; the greenhouse effect is a natural process that happens constantly, due to sunlight and the atmosphere.Global warming and the greenhouse effect are the same thing.The greenhouse effect comes within global warming.Global warming comes within the greenhouse effect
- 28. Multiple ChoiceGlobal warming and the greenhouse effect are exactly the same.TrueFalse
- 29. Multiple ChoiceBurning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for global warming.TrueFalse
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAs global warming continues, the intensity of what type of storm that hits coastlines is predicted to increase?TornadoesHurricanesTsunamisEarthquakes
- 31. 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
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThings you can do to help decrease global warming include:Eat more ice cream.Keep your freezer door open.Keep your air conditioner on high.Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceCarmen is going to the market to purchase food for her family. She is very conscious of her choices and is working to reduce her carbon footprint. Which of the following would help her to be successful in her goal?Purchasing meats packaged at the local supermarket, but trucked in from out of statePurchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at the local supermarket that were shipped from out of statePurchasing fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmer’s marketNone of these choices will reduce her carbon footprint
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe graph below shows CO2 emissions and temperatures from 1909 to 1949. What conclusion is best supported by the graph?There is no relationship between carbon dioxide concentrations and temperaturesAs carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increaseAs carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures decreaseAs carbon dioxide concentrations decrease, temperatures increase
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth called?carbonconcentrationatmosphereemissions
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