Atmosphere Quiz

The __________ is the main regulator of CO₂ in the atmosphere because CO₂ dissolves easily in it.

• coal

• ocean

• natural gas

• greenhouse

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

How does burning fossil fuels impact the global climate? 

• Burning fossil fuels increases the CO2 in the atmosphere, which increases the temperature
• Burning fossil fuels increases the CO2 in the atmosphere, which decreases the temperature
• Burning fossil fuels decreases the CO2 in the atmosphere, which increases the temperature
• Burning fossil fuels decreases the CO2 in the atmosphere, which decreases the temperature

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A volcano erupts on a remote island, spewing tons of ash and pyroclastic material into the air. What is the expected result? 

• The temperature across the globe will decrease slightly
• The eruption releases Greenhouse gases leading to increased global warming

• The lava flow will impact the flow of ocean currents
• There will an earthquake that spreads across the Earth

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

How does deforestation affect the global climate? 

• Trees take in CO2. Without trees, there is more CO2 in the air, which makes the globe warmer.
• Trees take in CO2. Without trees, there is more CO2 in the air, which makes the globe colder.
• Trees take in O2. Without trees, their is more O2 in the air, which increases the temperature.
• Tree roots help regulate the temperature by absorbing runoff and precipitation.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

The Earth's atmosphere is.....

• 78% carbon dioxide and 21% methane

• 78% hydrogen and 21% water vapor

• 78% oxygen and 21% nitrogen

• 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen and 1% other gases

Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?

• atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
• Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
• humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
• atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960

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Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• deforestation

• photosynthesis

• oceans

• all of the above

• the loss of animal species

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 What is the greenhouse effect?

• The warming of a planet due to solar radiation trapped in the lower atmosphere

• The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
• The heating of a solid, such as a rock.
• The movement of carbon into carbon sinks

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In which of Earth's atmospheric layers would you find the ozone layer?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Humans negatively impact the carbon cycle by all the following except...

• cutting down forests for development

• eating more meat

• carpooling/taking public transportation

• leaving lights on in an office/building

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