16 Climate Change Test Review

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What do prevailing winds move?

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Prevailing winds move warm air away from the equator.

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Is it true that one indicator of global warming is that sea levels are dropping in many parts of the world?

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False

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How do volcanic eruptions affect weather?

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Gases and particles from eruptions may block sunlight and lower temperatures.

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What does global warming refer to?

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Global warming refers specifically to an increase in Earth's average surface temperature.

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Can scientists extract samples of ancient air from ice cores?

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True

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, helping to regulate the Earth's climate.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

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Deforestation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.