Read About It: Natural Events that Influence Climate

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What is a sudden or gradual change in Earth's climate known as?

• Global warming

• Climate change

• Weather shift

• Temperature fluctuation

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What is the significance of the palm leaf fossil found in Alaska?

• It shows the presence of dinosaurs

• It indicates a change in climate

• It suggests volcanic activity

• It proves the existence of glaciers

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What releases CO2 from burning fossil fuels and forest fires?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Combustion

• Decomposition

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What process do plants use to absorb CO2?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Combustion

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Where is about 50 times more carbon stored compared to the atmosphere?

• Land

• Ocean

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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What is one natural process that releases CO2 absorbed by the ocean?

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Combustion

• Decomposition

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What can cause the global climate to get warmer or cooler?

• Natural disasters like floods

• Natural disasters like meteor impacts and volcanic eruptions

• Natural disasters like hurricanes

• Natural disasters like earthquakes

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What volcanic gas can combine with water to form sulfuric acid droplets?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Sulfur dioxide

• Nitrogen oxide

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What do tiny particles from volcanic eruptions do to sunlight?

• Absorb sunlight

• Reflect sunlight back into space

• Increase sunlight

• Block sunlight completely

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What is the primary cause of volcanic cooling?

• Increased sunlight

• Reflection and absorption of sunlight by ash clouds

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

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What do ocean currents act like?

• Fans

• Conveyor belts

• Heaters

• Coolers