NMHS Day 2 Impacts Quiz

Indiana's average annual temperature is projected to decrease in the next 30 years

• True

• False

What are some of the negative impacts of extreme heat days in Indiana?

• Increased risk for sunburns

• Heat exhaustion/heat stroke more likely

• Reduced crop yields

• Less rainfall

Why are extreme cold days important for Indiana's ecosystems?

• Helps hibernating animals stay asleep

• Keeps some invasive species away

• Freezes lakes over

• Helps control disease-carrying organism populations

In the Greenhouse Effect, CO₂ and other GHG's trap _______ within Earth's atmosphere to raise global average temperatures.

• Light

• Gas

• Ozone

• Heat

More precipitation in heavier events will result in more ________.

This seasonal feature,_____, influences when plants can be safely put in the ground.

Which of there are considered Greenhouse Gasses?

• Water Vapor

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Propane

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)