Review for Climate Test

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, the one directly above the ground, is called the __________

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

What is the source of the energy that drives air movement in the troposphere and influences weather and climate?

• ocean

• volcanoes

• Ozone layer

• sun

Carbon-containing fuels, or fossil fuels, formed millions of years ago form the remains of living things are called

• secondary pollutants.

• chlorofluorocarbons

• fossil fuels.

• emissions.

What happens as a result of the ocean's absorption of carbon dioxide?

• It increases precipitation

• It slows down prevailing winds.

• It creates a cooling effect.

• It speeds up ocean currents.

Global warming refers specifically to an increase in __________

• the number of storms on Earth.

• precipitation from Earth's atmosphere.

• temperatures everywhere on Earth.

• Earth's average surface temperature.

Scientists determine current climate conditions by __________

• making direct measurements.

• creating computer models.

• examining ice cores.

• using proxy indicators.

What is the biggest danger posed by global warming to people living in coastal areas?

• increased precipitation

• increased acidity of sea water

• lack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• rising sea level

The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or group is responsible is known as a __________

• carbon sequestration

• carbonic acid.

• carbon sequestration

• carbon footprint.

Which action can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by driving?

• take more trips by car each day

• drive automobiles powered by gasoline

• use public transportation more

• living farther from the workplace

How can the planting of new trees help reduce climate change?

• Trees help create breezes.

• Trees release moisture that cools the atmosphere.

• Trees take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• Trees block the release of greenhouse gases from soil.