Climate Change PHS

The condition of the atmosphere on different parts of the planet is called ___

• weather
• climate
• geosphere
• humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The general weather patterns for a given region is called ___

• weather
• climate
• hydrosphere
• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In Yuma, Arizona most of the days are ___

• cold and wet
• cold and dry
• hot and wet
• hot and dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A characteristic that helps an organism live in its environment is called ___

• a configuration
• a mutation
• an adaptation
• a translation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.

• water
• gases
• heat
• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

• Melting Sea Ice

• Melting Land Ice

• Climate Change

Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?

• atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
• Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
• humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
• atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon Dioxide
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Neon

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• forest fires
• volcanic eruptions
• cellular respiration
• photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.

• precipitation

• sun spots

• temperature

• ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5