The burning of fossil fuels contributes to the addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. These gases trap thermal energy in the Earth’s atmosphere. Which of the following would be the most reasonable changes that could result from an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?

The air all over the globe would become dirtier.

What evidence would support the claim that an increase in human population contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases?

Data showing that the ten countries with the largest populations are the ten countries that produce the most greenhouse gases

Data showing that greenhouse gas emissions for each individual human has dropped over the last thirty years

The graph shows data on the carbon dioxide emitted when producing different foods. Which of the following claims is supported by the data?

Carbon emissions are higher for the production of beef than for chicken and pork combined.

The highest carbon emissions come from the production of dairy products.

Producing 1 lb of carrots results in more CO2 emissions than producing 1 lb of tomatoes.

Producing food from plants results in more carbon dioxide emissions than from animals.

A steady increase in global temperature has been recorded between 1900 and today. Before concluding that this rise in temperature is the result of the increased burning of fossil fuels since that same time, which of the following questions would have to be answered?

What, if any, temperature rise was occurring prior to 1900?

What is the CO2 content in one metric ton of fossil fuels?

Which gases are released when burning fossil fuels?

How have humans adapted to temperature change?

Over the last 100 years, there has been a significant increase in atmospheric temperatures. Which human activity has contributed the greatest amount of greenhouse gases during this time period?

Burning of fossil fuels by industry, transportation, and energy has contributed the greatest amount of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere over the last 100 years.

What are some indicators that show that the overall climate of Earth is getting warmer?

Indicators such as increased average temperatures, changes in patterns of precipitation, rising sea levels, ice and snow melting sooner, etc., show that the overall climate of Earth is getting warmer.

Human Activities and Global Climate Change

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These gases trap and hold energy of the sun in the atmosphere around the Earth and heat it.

Global Warming

Global Climate Change

Greenhouse Gases

Fossil Fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process does not release carbon dioxide into the environment?

Combustion

Respiration

Decomposition

Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an indicator that the overall climate of the Earth is getting warmer?

Ice caps melting

Palm trees being cut down

Volcanos erupting

Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following options would be the most reasonable change that could result from an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?

More trees will be chopped down

There would be a global rise in temperatures

Ecosystems would become more diverse

Rates of photosynthesis would decrease.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can we reduce our need for fossil fuels?

New oil Sources

Use Coal

Natural Gas Lines

Alternative Energy Sources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This action is what happens when weather conditions change in a specific area.

Global Warming

Global Climate Change

Greenhouse Gases

Fossil Fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much have global temperatures raised in the last century?

1-1.5 Degrees

2-2.5 Degrees

0.5-1.0 Degrees

0 Degrees

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These gases trap and hold energy of the sun in the atmosphere around the Earth and heat it.

Which process does not release carbon dioxide into the environment?

What is an indicator that the overall climate of the Earth is getting warmer?

Which of the following options would be the most reasonable change that could result from an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?

How can we reduce our need for fossil fuels?

This action is what happens when weather conditions change in a specific area.

How much have global temperatures raised in the last century?

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