Climate Influences and Carbon Cycle Quiz

Which of the following is a natural event that can influence climate by releasing greenhouse gases?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Solar flares

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary greenhouse gas released by human activities that influences climate change?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which process is a part of the carbon cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how volcanic eruptions can influence climate.

• They release large amounts of water vapor, which cools the atmosphere.

• They release ash and sulfur dioxide, which can block sunlight and cool the Earth.

• They absorb carbon dioxide, reducing the greenhouse effect.

• They increase ocean currents, warming the climate.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• It increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by trees.

• It increases the Earth's albedo, reflecting more sunlight.

• It reduces the amount of methane released.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the role of oceans in the carbon cycle.

• Oceans release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it.

• Oceans convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

• Oceans have no role in the carbon cycle.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how abrupt changes in ocean currents can affect global climate patterns.

• They can lead to increased volcanic activity.

• They can cause shifts in weather patterns, leading to extreme weather events.

• They can stabilize global temperatures.

• They have no significant impact on climate.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of urbanization on local climate conditions.

• Urbanization decreases local temperatures due to increased vegetation.

• Urbanization increases local temperatures due to the heat island effect.

• Urbanization has no impact on local climate conditions.

• Urbanization increases rainfall in urban areas.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the importance of the carbon cycle in maintaining Earth's climate balance.

• It helps in the formation of clouds.

• It regulates the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, influencing global temperatures.

• It increases the Earth's albedo.

• It has no significant role in climate balance.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the effect of meteor impacts on Earth's climate.

• They can cause long-term warming by releasing greenhouse gases.

• They can cause short-term cooling by ejecting dust and aerosols into the atmosphere.

• They have no effect on Earth's climate.

• They increase the Earth's albedo permanently.

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DOK Level 1: Recall