Humans & The Environment

Front

Charleston, South Carolina has hot summers and cool winters. On a crazy Spring day, it SNOWED!! Which best describes this crazy day in terms of weather and climate?

Back

The weather was different from the normal climate for the area.

Front

Why should humans still try to reduce carbon dioxide emissions even though methane and nitrous oxide trap more heat?

Back

Humans generate significantly more carbon dioxide than other gases.

Front

If coal consumption continues to increase rapidly, what impact will it most likely have on the environment?

Back

increased levels of greenhouse gas emissions

Front

An increase in greenhouse gases may contribute to an increase in the occurrence of hurricanes. What is the most likely assumption used in making this prediction?

Back

Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide will cause increased ocean surface temperatures.

Front

As Earth gets warmer, what are the most likely effects on Earth's reflective (snow/ice) cover and global temperature?

Back

Reflective cover would decrease, raising Earth's temperature.

Front

The graph shows us that

Back

the earth's temperature has steadily rising since the 1960s

Front

In the 1800's why did CO2 levels increase significantly?

Back

New factories were being built that caused more pollution

Front

In a 2009 study, presented by the National Academy of Science, 97% of climate scientists agree that human activity is causing global warming. Which statement is best supported by this study?

Back

Most climate scientists believe that there is evidence that explains global warming.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas? Options: Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Neon

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What endangers coral reefs? Options: warmer water with less oxygen and more CO2, acidic water causing the Coral to be bleached, Thinning Shells, Respectful Snorkelers and divers taking underwater images

Back

Respectful Snorkelers and divers taking underwater images