Climate Change Quiz

What is one of the main causes of the current climate change?

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning fossil fuels

• Ocean currents

What is the main theme of the resource guide?

• The history of human migration

• The changing climate from a social science perspective

• The development of ancient civilizations

• The future of space exploration

What is the main focus of Section I in the resource guide?

• The history of human civilization

• Key concepts of climate change

• The development of technology

• The study of animal behavior

Which gases are mentioned as contributing to the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen, nitrogen, and helium.

• Water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane.

• Argon, neon, and krypton.

• Hydrogen, ozone, and sulfur dioxide.

What is dendrochronology?

• The study of ocean currents

• The analysis of ice cores

• The practice of gathering information from tree rings

• The examination of soil layers

When do the oldest instrumental records date back to?

• Around 1500

• Around 1700

• Around 1900

• Around 2000

What did humans use to describe the climate before modern scientific instruments?

• Paintings

• Oral stories

• Written records

• Photographs

What is the significance of sediment layers in lakes?

• They show the types of fish present

• They reveal the historical composition of water

• They indicate the depth of the lake

• They display the color of the water

What can tree records tell us about past climates?

• Exact temperature measurements

• Exact rainfall amounts

• General information about rain patterns

• Exact wind speeds

What is the main advantage of instrumental records?

• They are artistic

• They are precise and accurate

• They are narrative

• They are historical