Climate Change Review

Which factor significantly influences the patterns of ocean currents around the globe?

• Salinity levels of the oceans

• Global wind patterns

• Movement of the Earth around the sun

• Marine wildlife migration

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Which of the following is a primary cause of global warming?

• Decrease in plant photosynthesis.

• Increased volcanic activity.

• Emission of greenhouse gases by human activities.

• Shifts in the Earth's orbital position.

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Which factor contributes most to the melting of polar ice caps?

• deforestation

• ozone layer depletion

• global temperature increase

• overfishing in the oceans

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How has global warming affected the flowering times of certain plant species?

• Caused them to flower earlier in the year

• Resulted in longer flowering periods

• Made them flower exclusively at night

• Has not affected flowering times

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Reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is crucial for mitigating climate change. One effective method involves planting trees and preserving forests, which absorb carbon dioxide. This process is known as

• carbon trading

• carbon capture

• carbon footprint reduction

• carbon sequestration

What is an effective method to reduce personal carbon footprint related to transportation?

• Increasing the use of private jets for travel

• Choosing to walk or cycle for short distances

• Purchasing more SUVs for family use

• Using high-consumption vehicles for daily commutes

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Which gases are responsible for the greenhouse effect, warming the Earth's surface?

• oxygen and nitrogen

• carbon dioxide and methane

• hydrogen and helium

• neon and argon

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What term is used to describe the physical features of an area, including its landforms, bodies of water, and other natural characteristics?

• biome

• topography

• ecosystem

• habitat

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What is the impact of volcanic ash on the atmosphere?

• It increases the reflection of solar radiation, leading to cooling.

• It acts as a greenhouse gas, trapping heat and causing global warming.

• It absorbs harmful UV radiation, reducing the risk of skin cancer.

• It promotes cloud formation, resulting in more rainfall.

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Which phenomenon is associated with the warming of Pacific Ocean waters, affecting the anchovy populations?

• La Niña

• El Niño

• The Gulf Stream

• The Humboldt Current

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