ES Unit 8 Review Round 3

Which of the following does not affect the climate of the earth?

• ocean currents

• the tilt and wobble of the earth

• the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere

• orbital patterns of the planets

Choose the following statement that is false:

• There is more CO₂ in the atmosphere now compared to 200 years ago

• Humans are responsible for the added CO2 to the atmosphere

• The earth's climate has become warmer over the past 200 years

• Scientists are still debating as to whether humans are responsible for climate change

What is it called when carbon emissions are limited and carbon producing companies are allowed to buy and sell the right to emit CO₂?

• cap and trade

• green new deal

• Kyoto accord

• Paris Accord

Over the past 20 years, why has more attention been paid to Climate Change?

• People having to pay Carbon taxes

• The U.S. Government consistently saying climate change is real

• Major Storms like Super Storm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina

• The total lack of snow in the Northern states

Which of the following would remove CO₂ from the atmosphere?

• switching to electric cars

• stop burning coal to produce electricity

• plant a tree

• build a nuclear powerplant in India

Which 2 countries are responsible for most of the CO₂ emissions?

• India and Russia

• Japan and Sweden

• Haiti and Bangladesh

• China and the U.S.

This is a cross section of the Pacific Ocean. Red colors are warmer water. What conditions would best represent this picture?

• El Nino

• No El Nino

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