Climate Change Quiz

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over the last hundred years, the overall temperature of the Earth has increased by:

• 1 degree Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• 0.5 degrees Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

What is the primary cause of the Earth's climate changing dramatically over the past fifty years?

• Decrease in solar radiation

• Natural climate cycles

• Human activities

• Increased volcanic activity

What does the graph on page 5 represent?

• The decrease in global temperature over time

• The increase in global temperature over time

• The decrease in carbon dioxide concentration over time

• The increase in carbon dioxide concentration over time

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas mentioned on page 6?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

• Hydrogen

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

• The process by which radiation from the Earth's atmosphere warms the planet's surface

• The cooling effect that happens when the sun's rays are reflected back into space

• The heating effect caused by the decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• The process by which the Earth's ozone layer is depleted

Which gas absorbs more heat than carbon dioxide, according to the text?

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

Which of the following contributes to the emission of nitrous oxide?

• Utilizing fossil fuels in vehicles

• Engaging in deforestation

• Employing fertilizers in agriculture

• Generating electricity from wind

According to the pie chart on page 7, what was the largest source of U.S. energy consumption in 2003?

• Nuclear

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Oil

What percentage of U.S. energy consumption in 2003 was from renewable resources?

What is the average global temperature during the Jurassic period according to the graph on page 8?

• 71°F

• 62°F

• 53°F

• It is not clearly indicated on the graph