Climate Change

What is the main cause of climate change according to the text?

• The decrease in fossil fuel usage

• Natural cycles of the Earth

• The movement of ocean currents

• The increase in carbon dioxide due to human activity

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SAP2

What has been the Earth's average temperature increase in the past hundred years?

• About 1.5°F

• About 0.5°F

• About 2.5°F

• About 3.5°F

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which animal is mentioned as being affected by climate change due to rising temperatures?

• The Amazon parrot

• The Arctic fox

• The African elephant

• The American pika

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What is one way individuals can reduce their carbon footprint?

• Using more plastic products

• Eating more meat and dairy

• Traveling by car instead of biking or walking

• Washing clothes in cold water and hanging them to dry

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while climate is the average pattern of weather conditions over a long period of time.

• Climate and weather are the same.

• Climate refers to the temperature only, while weather includes temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

• Weather refers to the pattern of the weather conditions over a long period of time, while climate is the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6