Understanding Earth's Changing Climate

How do volcanic aerosols impact global climate after a major volcanic eruption?

• A) They increase the Earth's surface temperature by trapping more heat

• B) They decrease the Earth's surface temperature by reflecting sunlight

• C) They have no significant impact on climate

• D) They increase greenhouse gas concentrations

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What is the role of the ocean in the carbon cycle?

• A) The ocean releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• B) The ocean acts as a carbon sink, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere

• C) The ocean has no role in the carbon cycle

• D) The ocean produces carbon through underwater volcanic activity

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Which process in the carbon cycle involves the conversion of carbon from organic matter back into carbon dioxide by microorganisms?

• A) Photosynthesis

• B) Fossil fuel combustion

• C) Decomposition

• D) Calcification

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What is the primary process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and stored in plants during the carbon cycle?

• A) Combustion

• B) Respiration

• C) Photosynthesis

• D) Decomposition

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What is the impact of increased carbon dioxide levels on global temperatures?

• A) Increased carbon dioxide levels lead to a decrease in global temperatures

• B) Increased carbon dioxide levels lead to an increase in global temperatures

• C) Increased carbon dioxide levels have no impact on global temperatures

• D) Increased carbon dioxide levels lead to a decrease in sea levels

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What is the main way that human activities increase greenhouse gas emissions?

• A) Planting trees

• B) Conserving energy

• C) Burning fossil fuels

• D) Recycling materials

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What is the role of plants in the carbon cycle?

• A) Plants release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• B) Plants act as a carbon sink, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere

• C) Plants have no role in the carbon cycle

• D) Plants produce carbon through photosynthesis

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What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?

• Urethane
• Oxygen
• Carbon Dioxide

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What is the primary effect of volcanic activity on an area's climate?

• The release of carbon dioxide cools the area around the volcano.

• The release of sulfur dioxide results in the creation of aerosols that block sunlight from reaching areas around the volcano.

• The release of ash results in a cooler environment around the base of the volcano.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.
• The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
• The heating of a solid, such as a rock.

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