Environmental Science - Climate Change

Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's atmosphere would be __________ to support life.

• too hot

• too wet

• too dry

• too cold

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The distance North or South of the equator, as measured in degrees is called

• altitude

• latitude

• longitude

• magnitude

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The gases that make up Earth’s atmosphere are commonly referred to as air. What are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere?

• nitrogen and carbon dioxide

• nitrogen and oxygen

• water vapor and argon

• oxygen and carbon dioxide

Reduced vegetation on Earth results in:

• more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
• increased habitats
• less room for humans
• more oxygen in the atmosphere  

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The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and radiate energy as heat back to Earth.

• lake-effect snow

• sublimation

• condensation

• greenhouse effect

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Living vegetation and the ocean are known as "carbon sinks" because

• they are made of carbon.

• they create carbon.

• they destroy carbon.

• they store carbon.

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Global warming is thought to be increasing the temperature of the oceans and the lower atmosphere. How will this affect the amount of moisture in the air?

• It will increase moisture.

• It will have no effect on moisture.

• It will decrease moisture.

• Higher ocean temperatures do not affect the development of hurricanes

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

• Climate is affected by global warning, weather is not.

• Climate is an average of temperatures over a long period of time, weather takes place in one day.

• Climate is an average of temperatures over a long period of time, weather takes place in one day.

• Weather is affected by global warning, climate is not.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Water Vapor

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Based on the graph, which country releases the most Greenhouse Gases?

• Russia
• Brazil
• China
• U.S.

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