Climate Change Study Guide

What are naturally occurring gases that trap the sun's energy causing the global temperature to increase?

• fossil fuels

• greenhouse gases

• renewable

• nonrenewable

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What are shrinking as a result of the increased global temperature?

• polar ice caps

• fossil fuels

• sea levels

• renewable resources

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a major cause of the rise in global temperatures?

• photosynthesis

• ocean acidification

• buring fossil fuels

• moving closer to the sun

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon Dioxide CO₂

• Methane CH₄

• Water Vapor H₂O

• All of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

True or False: The rise in temperature is causing more CO₂ to be absorbed by the oceans, thus increasing its acidity. (Also known as ocean acidification)

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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What are the 2 major sources of Oxygen for our planet?

• Oceans

• Plants

• Cattle

• Bacteria

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What is the process plants undergo to convert CO₂ to O₂?

• Cellular Respiration

• Greenhouse Effect

• Photosynthesis

• Global Warming

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

NGSS.HS-LS1-5

Which of the following describes a long period of cooler temperatures resulting in growth of polar ice caps?

• Global Warming

• Greenhouse Effect

• Ocean Acidification

• Ice Age

Which of the following are ways you can reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Check all that apply.

• Drive everywhere

• Carpool

• Walk or ride your bike

• Unplug electronics not in use

• Use one time use items all the time.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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Sun, wind, and hydro power are all this type of resource because there seems to be a never ending supply.

• Nonrenewable

• Renewable

• Man-made

• Fossil Fuels