Quiz about Chapter 13 Atmosphere and Climate Change Test

Question 1

elevated water temperature in the eastern Pacific Ocean that causes increased rainfall in the southern part of the United States

Accepted Answer

El Nino

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chloroflurocarbons

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climate models

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La Nina

Question 2

international agreement that seeks to limit CO2 emissions from developed countries

Accepted Answer

Kyoto Protocol

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weather

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global warming

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climate

Question 3

gases such as carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, methane, and nitrous oxide

Accepted Answer

greenhouse gases

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latitude

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weather

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global warming

Question 4

compounds that contain chlorine and cause ozone destruction in the upper atmosphere

Accepted Answer

chloroflurocarbons

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climate models

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weather

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global warming

Question 5

A certain volume of warm air

Accepted Answer

is able to hold more water vapor than the same volume of cold air.

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always holds less water vapor than the same volume of cold air.

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always holds the same amount of water vapor as the same volume of cold air.

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cannot hold as much water vapor as the same volume of cold air.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the effect of a mountain range on the climate of a region?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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The coastal side of the range usually has high levels of rain.

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A desert is often found on the inland side of the range.

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Average temperatures are lower at high elevations than they are at the base of the mountains.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels since 1958?

Accepted Answer

CO2 levels have increased overall, although there are seasonal fluctuations.

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Levels of CO2 were steady until the mid-1970s, when they began to increase rapidly

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Measurements of CO2 have shown a steady increase since accurate measurements began in 1958.

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CO2 levels have decreased overall, although there are seasonal fluctuations.

Question 8

What are two possible consequences of a rise in global temperature?

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increased frequency of major storms and increased frequency of major droughts

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rising sea level and increased polar ice mass

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buildup of beaches and disruption of ocean currents

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growth of glaciers and increased snowfall

Chapter 13 Atmosphere and Climate Change Test