Climate Change and Global Warming Review

What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• To cool the Earth's surface

• To trap the sun's heat energy

• To reflect sunlight back into space

• To absorb water vapor

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Which of the following is a natural source of greenhouse gases?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Industrial emissions

What does the acronym PPM stand for?

• Parts per meter

• Parts per million

• Parts per molecule

• Parts per minute

Which greenhouse gas is primarily emitted by livestock?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous Oxide

• Ozone

What is the effect of infrared rays in a greenhouse?

• They cool the greenhouse

• They pass through the glass easily

• They cannot pass back out, keeping it warm inside the greenhouse

• They are absorbed by plants

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Which of the following is a direct effect of climate change?

• Fewer tourists

• More frequent storms

• Higher insurance costs

• Less biodiversity

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Which of these is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear power

What is a consequence of ocean acidification?

• Increased fish population

• Healthier coral reefs

• Shellfish becoming vulnerable to predators

• Decreased CO2 levels

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Why is deforestation a concern for carbon emissions?

• Healthy living trees produce carbon during photosynthesis

• Forests are carbon sinks

• Deforestation increases oxygen levels

• Cutting trees reduces carbon emissions

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What is a carbon sink?

• A system that releases more carbon dioxide than it absorbs

• A natural system that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases

• A man-made device for storing carbon dioxide

• A type of fossil fuel

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