8.11A Natural Events and Climate

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of natural events that can affect the climate in an area?

• Volcanic eruptions, meteor impacts, and changes in ocean currents

• Deforestation, car emissions, and factory pollution

• Building dams, planting trees, and recycling

• Solar panel installation, wind turbines, and composting

Open Ended

How would you describe the climate in your area?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events can temporarily decrease Earth's temperatures by blocking sunlight?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Ocean currents

• Animal respiration

Multiple Choice

What is one way ocean currents help regulate Earth's climate?

• By absorbing sunlight and distributing heat

• By releasing ash and gases

• By increasing greenhouse gases

• By causing meteor impacts

Open Ended

How might sudden changes in ocean currents influence the climate in a region?

Multiple Choice

Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and ___ help keep the planet warm enough to sustain life.

• Potassium

• Methane

• Carbon Monoxide

Multiple Select

Select all the effects that an increase in greenhouse gases can have on Earth's climate.

• Stronger storms

• Increased flooding

• Lower ocean temperatures

• Stronger winds

Multiple Choice

How do greenhouse gases influence Earth's climate?

• They trap heat, increasing surface temperatures

• They block sunlight, decreasing temperatures

• They change the direction of ocean currents

• They cause volcanic eruptions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following natural events can lead to a decrease in surface temperatures by blocking sunlight?

• Volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts

• Greenhouse gases and changes in ocean currents

• Only greenhouse gases

• Only changes in ocean currents

Open Ended

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Open Ended

Volcanic eruptions can cause what kind of change in temperatures?

Open Ended

Explain what a meteor is and how it might impact climate.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are effects of changes in ocean currents?

• Changes in global weather patterns

• Increase in volcanic eruptions

• Blocking sunlight

• Increase in greenhouse gases

Open Ended

Where do greenhouse gases naturally come from and what is their main effect on climate?