Climate Change Exam

Which of the following human activities has caused the greatest increase in concentrations of atmospheric CO2?

• Planting trees

• recycling aluminum

• burning fossil fuels

• using nuclear power

Some scientists have predicted that buildup of greenhouse gases will contribute to the occurrence of more hurricanes. Which is the MOST likely assumption used in making this prediction?

• Acid rainfall from burning fossil fuels will decrease the ocean surface temperature

• Increased atmospheric CO2 will cause increased surface ocean temperatures by capturing more solar radiation

• The high levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere will cause a wide range of ocean surface temperatures.

• Any measurable increase in ocean surface temperatures must be caused by human activity.

Transporting grain across the country requires the burning of fossil fuels. As demand for grain increases what will be the MOST likely effect of increased CO2 in our atmosphere?

• acid rain

• ozone depletion

• water pollution

• global warming

Eruption of a large volcano on a tropical island releases ash and gases into the atmosphere. After the eruption, the air temperature on the island cool temporarily before returning to normal. Which is the MOST likely reason for the temporary cooling of the island?

• Water vapor condenses and causes precipitation

• Large particles of ash blanket the ground surface

• Fine particles of atmospheric dust block sunlight

• Carbon dioxide levels increase in the atmosphere

High levels of CO2 in the atmosphere can dissolve in bodies of water as carbonic acid which lowers the pH levels. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the increased CO2 levels?

• nuclear power plants

• hydroelectric power plants

• Coal-burning power plants

• Geothermal power plants

The closer you live to an ocean the more likely your climate will be?

• maritime
• continental
• tropical
• polar

What is the climate of the top of a mountain like as compared to the bottom of the mountain?

• warmer
• cooler
• drier
• wetter

The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ___________________.

• greenhouse effect
• global warming
• fossil fuels
• ice ages

Climates are classified according to which two major factors?

• elevation & precipitation
• latitude & temperature
• elevation & latitude
• precipitation & temperature

Weather is the day to day conditions of the atmosphere 

• True
• False