The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?

higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere

lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

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 have no effect on moisture.

Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has

increased until recently, and then decreased

The earth is slowly heating up due to excess CO2 production by humans. Explain how this global warming occurs in terms of the earth's energy budget.

Less Energy is leaving the earth

More energy is coming into the earth

More energy is leaving the earth

Less energy is coming into the earth

Eruption of a large volcano on a tropical island releases ash and gases into the atmosphere. After the eruption, the air temperatures on the island cool temporarily before returning to normal. Which is the MOST likely reason for the temporary cooling of the island?

Fine particles of atmospheric dust block sunlight.

Water vapor condenses and causes precipitation.

Large particles of ash blanket the ground surface.

Carbon dioxide levels increase in the atmosphere.

Particulate matter is one major air pollutant. Why is it dangerous?

Particulates get in the lungs, eyes,and throat and irritate them

The particulates block the sunlight causing a cooling of the earth

Rain droplets form around small particles which ends up in local waterways

Particulates fall onto food and cause digestive issues

Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?

Yes - they keep all the gases on our planet

No - they only cause terrible climate change

No - they only block some of the Sun's rays

Climate Change

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Global warming is one type of...

climate change

greenhouse effect

greenhouse gas

seasonal change

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Any amount of CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere is bad for our planet.

True

False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Winters in Minnesota frequently experience temperatures below zero.

Climate

Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A tornado warning was issued for Kansas City this morning.

Climate

Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Carbon dioxide CO₂

Methane CH₄

Water vapor

Nitrogen N₂

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

Which human activity contributes the MOST carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

Fishing

Breathing

Burning Fossil Fuels

Farming

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is released by the digestion of animals and decomposing matter in wetlands.

carbon dioxide

methane

nitrous oxide

cfc's

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