Biosphere NCFE Review

What are the average conditions of a region over many years?

• Climate

• Temperature

• Weather

• Precipitation

Which of the following does not affect global climate due to natural processes?

• Volcanic eruption

• Solar radiation

• Ocean circulation

• Burning fossil fuels

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Water vapor

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

What is contributing to sea level rise?

• Rise in global temperatures

• Melting of glaciers and icecaps

• Thermal expansion of seawater

• All of the above

What is an effect of deforestation?

• Increase habitats

• No change in climate

• Decrease carbon absorbed

• Increase biodiversity

An example of an abiotic factor is:

• Plants

• Animals

• Bacteria

• Altitude

Which human activity has an effect on global climate change?

• Burning hydrocarbons

• Contributing to the greenhouse effect

• Deforestation

• All of the above

Which factor does not increase biodiversity?

• Environmental stress

• Nutrients

• Temperature

• Diverse Habitat

What is an example of a good alternative energy source for North Carolina?

• Fossil fuels

• Wind turbines

• Natural gas

• Geothermal

Which of the following is not an example of a sustainable agriculture practice?

• Crop rotation

• Trap crops

• Slash and burn

• Aquaculture