Climate Influences and Natural Events

Which of the following is a natural event that can influence climate by releasing large amounts of ash and gases into the atmosphere?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Tsunami

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Explain how a volcanic eruption can lead to a temporary cooling of the Earth's climate.

• By releasing ash that blocks sunlight

• By increasing ocean temperatures

• By absorbing more sunlight

• By releasing more oxygen

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Describe how the absorption of greenhouse gases can influence global temperatures.

• It decreases global temperatures by reflecting sunlight

• It increases global temperatures by trapping heat

• It has no effect on global temperatures

• It decreases global temperatures by absorbing heat

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How might a significant meteor impact affect the Earth's climate?

• By increasing the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth

• By causing a temporary cooling due to dust and debris

• By decreasing ocean currents

• By increasing the Earth's rotation speed

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Identify a consequence of abrupt changes in ocean currents on global climate.

• Increased volcanic activity

• Stabilization of global temperatures

• Alteration of weather patterns

• Decrease in greenhouse gas levels

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