Climate Change and Its Effects

What is the main cause of the increase in Earth's temperature?

• Deforestation

• Greenhouse effect

• Solar radiation

• Ozone depletion

Which gas has increased in the atmosphere due to human activities since the Industrial Revolution?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What phenomenon allows sunlight to enter the atmosphere but traps heat?

• Greenhouse effect

• Acid rain

• Global warming

• Climate variability

What is one consequence of climate change mentioned in the text?

• Stable weather patterns

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased sea levels

• Melting ice sheets

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What effect does warmer temperatures have on weather patterns?

• Decreased rainfall

• Stable temperatures

• More extreme weather

• Less frequent storms

Which of the following is a health problem associated with increased smog?

• Obesity

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Allergies

What is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions mentioned in the text?

• Planting trees

• Recycling

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Agriculture

What can be done to combat climate change according to the text?

• Ignore the problem

• Adopt renewable energy sources

• Increase fossil fuel use

• Expand urban areas

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What happens to sea levels as glaciers melt?

• They rise

• They fluctuate unpredictably

• They decrease

• They remain the same

Which gas is NOT mentioned as a greenhouse gas in the text?

• Methane

• Hydrogen

• Chlorofluorocarbons

• Nitrous oxide

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2