Climate Change Test

What type of electromagnetic radiation is responsible for the transmission of heat.

• Microwave

• Infrared

• Visible

• UV

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In the diagram below, of the 100 units of solar radiation that reach Earth's surface, 64 units of that radiation is absorbed by the planet and 36 units are reflected back to space.

Using the information provided, how much terrestrial radiation do you expect to be emitted by the surface?

• 34

• 36

• 64

• 100

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Which of the following would have the greatest albedo?

• A dark green forest canopy

• Concrete roadways

• Ice

• Oceans

What effect does the atmosphere have on emitted terrestrial radiation?

• What effect does the atmosphere have on emitted terrestrial radiation?

• The atmosphere absorbs terrestrial radiation, and then emits back radiation.

• 
  The atmosphere reflects terrestrial radiation back out into space.

• 
  The atmosphere does not have any affect on terrestrial radiation.

Which of the following characteristics make it possible for greenhouse gases to emit infrared radiation?

• 
  The gas molecule contains radioactive isotopes.

• The greenhouse gas chemically reacts when exposed to terrestrial radiation, resulting in back radiation.

• 
  The gas molecule vibrates when it absorbs wavelengths within the infrared spectrum.

• The gas molecule is a diatomic molecule.

What is the biggest limitation when studying tree rings to predict past climate?

• 
  Reading tree rings to predict climate has been scientifically proven to be unreliable.

• It is impossible to know how long it took each ring to develop.

• 
  You are only able to measure climate for the duration of the tree's life.

• Tree ring growth pattern is often unpredictable.

True or False: In order to make inferences about Earth's climate hundreds of thousands of years ago, scientists study the layers of ice cores closest to the surface.

• True

• False

A comparison between carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere and global temperature are shown in the graph below.

• Carbon dioxide is shown in blue.

• Global temperature is shown in red.

Which of the following trends can be supported by the evidence shown in the graph?

• 
  Temperature increase is correlated with carbon dioxide increase.

• 
  Temperature and carbon dioxide levels are unrelated.

• 
  Carbon dioxide levels have decreased dramatically in the past 100 years.

• 
  Temperature has been relatively stable over the past 100 years.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

If ice sheets continue to melt, what 2 effects do you expect to observe?

Select all that apply.

• 
  Global albedo will increase.

• 
  Global albedo will decrease.

• Global temperature will rise as less light is reflected by once ice covered surfaces.

• 
  Global temperature will rise as more light is reflected by once ice covered surfaces.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Climate change affects life on Earth in which of the following ways?

Select all that apply.

• 
  Melting snow in traditionally snow-covered areas makes it difficult for white colored animals to properly camouflage themselves.

• 
  Some species of plants are inhabiting areas that were once too cold for them to inhabit, creating competition with native plants.

• 
  Rising global temperatures make Earth more hospitable to life, resulting in greater biodiversity.

• 
  Rising global temperatures is increasing plant growth, which will ultimately be beneficial to primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers.

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