Final Review: Climate & Sustainability

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which human activity has contributed to the formation of the hole in the ozone layer?
burning of high-sulfur coal
use of chlorofluorocarbons/CFCs
production of lead batteries
destruction of rainforests
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Joan picked up a brochure on North Carolina and learned the facts listed below.
-It may experience either hot, humid summer conditions or more moderate summer conditions.
- The annual rainfall across the state ranges from 37 to 90 inches.
Which aspect of North Carolina was Joan focusing on from the brochure?
weather in North Carolina
climate of North Carolina
ecosystems in North Carolina
biomes of North Carolina
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What changes relate most directly to the ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) cycles
global ice ages
variations in global climate
populations of insects worldwide
types of crops developed worldwide
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
The greenhouse effect is a process by which atmospheric gases, including carbon dioxide (CO2) help warm the atmosphere and surface of Earth. Most scientists think the greenhouse effect is increasing due to human activities. Which of these human activities has caused the greatest increase in concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2)?
planting trees
recycling aluminum
burning fossil fuels
using nuclear power
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
decreased rates of erosion
increased carbon dioxide levels
decreased amounts of acid rain
increased atmospheric oxygen levels
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-1
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
NGSS.HS-LS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Some scientists have predicted that buildup of greenhouse gases will contribute to the occurrence of more hurricanes. Which is the MOST likely assumption used in making this prediction?
Acid rainfall will cause a decrease in oceanic surface temperatures
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide will cause increased ocean surface temperatures
Any measurable increase in ocean surface temperatures must be caused by human activities
Saturation of nitrogen in the atmosphere will cause a wide range of ocean surface temperatures
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-1
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What will most likely influence global sea levels?
an increase in global temperatures
an increase in global atmospheric nitrogen
an increase in cyclone events around the globe
an increase in earthquake events around the globe
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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