Climate and Earth's Systems Quiz

Which of the following factors does NOT affect climate?

• color of the soil

• elevation

• proximity to a large body of water

• latitude

What is one way that humans can help address the causes of global climate change?

• Using more fossil fuels

• Deforestation

• Increasing industrialization

• Reducing personal consumption and waste

Which of the following is a natural process that can cause changes in climate?

• Deforestation

• Industrialization

• Volcanic eruptions

• Pollution

How can climate change impact agricultural practices?

• Crop selection

• Internet speed

• Urban development

• Space exploration

What is one potential cause of the extinction of dinosaurs?

• Worldwide climate change

• Modern technology

• Human activities

• Overpopulation

What is a significant consequence of melting polar ice caps?

• Increased agricultural yield

• Rising sea levels

• More forest fires

• Decreased air pollution

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Oil

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By reducing carbon dioxide absorption

• By cooling the Earth's surface

• By increasing rainfall

Which of the following human activities contributes most to the greenhouse effect?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling

• Using solar panels

Which of the following gases is a primary contributor to global warming?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon