Climate Change

As used in the passage, the word scrutiny most closely means

• criticism.

• investigation.

• praise.

• confusion.

The two main ideas explored in this passage are

• health and economy.

• economy and environment.

• environment and research.

• health and environment.

According to the passage, which of the following is not a way climate change could damage oceans?

• glacial formation

• increased rainfall

• reef destruction

• increase in carbonic acid

According to the passage, which of the following is a significant way climate change affects humans?

• It leads to contagious diseases becoming resistant to antibiotics.

• It will cause changes in weather.

• People will have to locate away from the coasts.

• The earth's atmosphere may soon resemble a greenhouse.

Which of the following would make the best title for the passage?

• Climate Change: Cause and Possible Effect

• Protecting Our Ocean Environments

• A Warm Planet Makes for a Sick Population

• Reduce the Use of Fossil Fuels Now