Climate Change CFA Review

T or F: Most scientists agree that climate change is caused only by natural processes.

• True

• False

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T or F: Greenhouse gases trap heat energy from the sun in the atmosphere, which warms the Earth.

• True

• False

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T or F: Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor are all greenhouse gases.

• True

• False

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T or F: Everywhere on Earth will experience more flooding and rain as a result of climate change.

• True

• False

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T or F: Activities that burn fossil fuels - like powering factories and buildings with coal - release carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

• True

• False

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What is climate?

• The day to day change in temperature and precipitation

• An era or specific period in time

• An area’s average temperature and weather conditions over a long period of time

• A seasonal change in weather and temperature

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What is the process that keeps Earth warm when gases in the atmosphere trap heat energy from the sun?

• The ozone effect

• The greenhouse effect

• The methane effect

• The glasshouse effect

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What do we call a gas, like carbon dioxide, that traps heat in the atmosphere?

• A greenhouse gas

• Air pollution

• A noble gas

• Smog

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Why did carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere begin to increase significantly in the 1800s?

• The civil war increased pollution

• Scientists discovered a new way to remove pollution from the air

• Increased emissions from new factories built during the industrial revolution

• Carbon dioxide levels did not increase during this time

Which of the following activities does NOT contribute to climate change?

• Driving gas-powered cars

• Using energy from coal to power our homes

• Cutting down forests to create a farm

• Eating less meat

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