Climate

The greenhouse effect is harmful to humans.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

the greenhouse effect is what keeps the planet warm enough for us to survive.

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EEn.2.6.1

EEn.2.6.3

How do CFCs affect the climate?

• They don't.

• they are a greenhouse gas that makes the climate warmer.

• they damage the ozone layer allowing more UV radiation in.

• they cause acid rain and smog.

Answer explanation

these thin the ozone layer out by removing oxygen molecules from the ozone layer, turning it into O2

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EEn.2.6.1

EEn.2.6.3

The cryosphere is important because.

• it helps to keep the earth cool

• it reflects radiation and also it is easy to detect climate shifts.

• It is not important.

• it stores water for later use.

Answer explanation

The cryosphere reflects some radiation and also it is much easier to detect climate shifts over a period of time by looking at glaciers and how they are receding.

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EEn.2.6.1

EEn.2.6.3

which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• water vapor

• carbon dioxide

• methane

• all of these are greenhouse gases.

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EEn.2.6.1

EEn.2.6.3

why do some believe that global warming is a hoax?

• claim there is insufficient evidence

• the earth has a history of climate shifts

• Because of false data from climate activists.

• All of these are reasons it is considered a hoax by some.

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EEn.2.6.1

EEn.2.6.3

dry climates are fed by what kind of air mass?

• continental polar (cP)

• Maritime Polar (mP)

• Continental Tropical (cT)

• Maritime Tropical (mT)

Answer explanation

Continental Air masses are dry and tropical are warm. These dry warm climates lead to little precipitation and cause deserts to form.

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EEn.2.6.1

EEn.2.6.3

A microclimate is what?

• A tiny climate

• A climate inside a climate zone that has a different climate.

• A cold climate with little precipitation

• A warm climate with alot of precipitation.

A heat island is the term used for what?

• A tropical island

• a polar island with a volcano

• a microclimate caused by residual heat in urban areas.

• None of these.

Answer explanation

concrete and asphalt tend to retain their heat longer then the earth does therefore urban areas (cities) tend to be warmer than the surrounding rural areas. (out of town)

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EEn.2.6.1

EEn.2.6.3

what is a way that we can reduce pollution and save some money?

• use regular bulbs

• drive diesel trucks

• use LED bulbs

• use a wood stove to keep the house warm.

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EEn.2.6

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EEn.2.6.4

which of the following is the dirtiest (most C02 emissions) energy source?

• Coal

• Diesel

• Oil

• Nuclear

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EEn.2.6.1

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EEn.2.6

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EEn.2.6.4