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Climate Change and Global Warming Quiz

Authored by Mark Dickson

Geography

9th Grade

20 Questions

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Climate Change and Global Warming Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Greenhouse gases act as a 'what' in keeping the atmosphere warm?

Net

House

Bag

Blanket

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How is the atmosphere heated in the greenhouse effect?

The sun directly heats the atmosphere.

The greenhouse gases absorb the sun's rays.

The greenhouse gases trap heat that comes off the earth's surface.

The ground warms up.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Global warming is man made. Which statement best explains why it is man made?

Greenhouse gases are naturally occurring.

Human activities produce more greenhouse gases.

There are more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

The atmosphere absorbs heat from the ground.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Select the best phrase which explains how the orbit change of the earth can affect its climate.

Orbit moves further from the sun

Orbit moves in a narrow orbit.

Orbit goes from circular to elliptical.

Orbit goes from circular to a smaller circular orbit.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A volcano cools the climate. Why is this?

Ash blocks the light of the sun.

Lava reflects solar energy.

Ash heats up but this cools the surrounding atmosphere.

Sulphur dioxide changes the atmosphere.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often do sunspots go from their maximum amount to the minimum amount on the sun's surface?

Every 8 years

Every 15 years

Every 100 years

Every 11 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do many sunspots, which are cooler, lead to warmer temperatures on earth?

They block out the sun's energy.

The areas around the sunspots are even hotter.

They interfere with our temperatures.

They are cool but they themselves release heat energy.

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