Climate Unit Review

Deforestation contributes to global warming mainly by:

• Increasing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• Decreasing the Earth's albedo

• Increasing the Earth's albedo

• Decreasing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

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Ocean acidification is primarily caused by:

• The depletion of the ozone layer

• Acid rain falling into the oceans

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Which of the following best describes climate change?

• A short-term change in atmospheric conditions

• A long-term change in the Earth's overall temperature with massive and permanent ramifications

• Changes in the phases of water throughout the year

• The movement of tectonic plates affecting the Earth's surface temperature

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A biome is best defined as:

• A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region defined by its climate and vegetation

• A specific geographic area notable for the species living there

• A collection of ecosystems with similar environmental conditions

• All of the above

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Which of the following is a primary cause of acid rain?

• The evaporation of water from the oceans

• The deforestation of tropical rainforests

Which biome is characterized by low precipitation, extreme temperature variations between day and night, and sparse vegetation?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Deciduous Forest

The primary effect of global warming on polar ice caps is:

• Decreasing their size due to increased melting

• Increasing their size due to higher precipitation levels

• No significant change in size but a change in composition

• Shifting their location towards the equator

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Which of the following activities is a major contributor to deforestation?

• Solar panel installation

• Commercial logging

• Wind farm construction

• Hydroelectric dam operation

The process by which carbon dioxide dissolves in ocean water, forming carbonic acid and lowering the pH of ocean water, is known as:

• Ocean warming

• Ocean acidification

• Ocean deoxygenation

• Ocean salinization

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Which of the following is a significant consequence of ocean acidification on marine life?

• Increased growth of coral reefs

• Decreased shell thickness in mollusks and other shellfish

• Enhanced ability of fish to navigate and detect predators

• Decreased levels of oxygen in the ocean

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