
Human Impact on the planet
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do greenhouse gases cause global warming?
A. They absorb heat radiated from Earth’s surface.
B. They reflect solar energy from Earth’s exosphere.
C. They produce smog, which traps thermal energy near the ground.
D. They damage the ozone layer, allowing more solar energy to enter the atmosphere.
Answer explanation
Some gases in the Earth's atmosphere act a bit like the glass in a greenhouse, trapping the sun's heat and stopping it from leaking back into space and causing global warming by radiating the heat.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Consider the following sequence of events: Human beings discover a way to remove CO from the atmosphere. Using this process, we remove half of the CO from the atmosphere. Many plants grow slower, slowing down the rate of photosynthesis. CO levels begin to rise. This is an example of a ___________.
Positive
Negative
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Acid rain has become a pressing problem in Maryland where fishing is a way of life, and an integral part of the economy. Controlling acid rain is especially important in Maryland restoration and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay. Evidence that acid rain negatively affected the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem is that ______.
A. rain has increased the amount of water in lakes and streams in the area
B. there has been a decrease in the variety of fish found in the Chesapeake Bay
C. the amount of carbon dioxide in the air over the Maryland has drastically decreased in recent years
D. the number of heterotrophic organisms in lakes and streams has increased
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An invasive species, the spiny water flea, was recently found in a Maryland lake. These water fleas eat zooplankton, a food also consumed by native fishes. The fleas spread from lake to lake by attaching to fishing lines, anchor ropes, and boats. Which statement best describes the effect of the water flea on the lake?
A. It will not compete with animals in the local food chain.
B. It will not compete with animals in the local food chain. B. It will feed on organisms that are important to other species.
C. The number of water fleas will decrease due to a lack of food. e
D. There will be no effect on native species in the lake.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which greenhouse gases are correctly paired with their sources? Choose all that apply
Carbon Dioxide from burning fossil fuels & Chlorofluorocarbons - air conditioners, refrigerators and insulation
Nitrogen gas
Nitrous oxide
Methane gas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The recent increase in global warming
Planting trees
Volcanic Eruption
Cell Respiraton
Burning fossil fuels
Answer explanation
When humans burn fossil fuels for energy, carbon dioxide are released back into the atmosphere. This excessive carbon dioxide changes our climate — increasing global temperatures, causing ocean acidification, and disrupting the planet's ecosystems.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the strongest evidence for climate change?
A. A colder-than-average winter.
B. A warmer-than-average summer.
C. A pattern of major blizzards affecting several cities in a particular winter.
D. A pattern of increasing frequency and intensity of storms over many years.
Answer explanation
Temperatures are rising world-wide due to greenhouse gases trapping more heat in the atmosphere. Droughts are becoming longer and more extreme around the world. Tropical storms becoming more severe due to warmer ocean water temperatures.
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