SGM Climate Change Pre-Test- 8.11 A

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How do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change?

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They trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures.

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How do changes in ocean currents affect global climate patterns?

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Changes in ocean currents can redistribute heat around the planet, leading to changes in weather patterns and potential increases in extreme weather events.

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What were some of the short-term climate effects of the ash cloud produced by the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption?

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The ash cloud blocked sunlight, leading to a temporary decrease in global temperatures.

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Evaluate the potential impact of a large meteor impact on Earth's climate based on past scientific evidence.

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Large meteor impacts can lead to global cooling by sending dust and debris into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and disrupting photosynthesis, which can lead to mass extinctions.

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What could be the most probable cause for more frequent and severe monsoons resulting in devastating floods and droughts in monsoonal regions?

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Rising global temperatures due to climate change

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What could happen if we keep putting a lot of greenhouse gasses into the air?

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There will be stronger storms and more floods.

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How do major surface currents of the ocean affect weather patterns?

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Distributing heat from the uneven absorption of solar energy.

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Why is hurricane and storm activity higher during September and October?

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Ocean temperatures are at their warmest, providing more energy for storms to form and intensify.

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If humans continue their destructive actions toward planet earth, what is likely to happen to hurricane activity for future generations?

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Hurricane activity may become more intense and frequent.

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How does the ocean taking in greenhouse gasses affect Earth’s climate?

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It slows down global warming for a while, but once the ocean can’t take in more, the gasses stay in the air and speed up climate change.