Human Activities and Climate Change Test

What is climate?

• The short-term weather pattern in a given area

• The long-term weather pattern in a given area

• The daily temperature in a given area

• The amount of rainfall in a given area

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to climate in an area?

• Atmosphere composition

• Land surface

• Ocean currents

• Elevation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is one way the growing world population can impact the climate?

• Increasing rainfall

• Release of greenhouse gases

• Decreasing temperatures

• Reducing sunlight

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Argon (Ar)

• Helium (He)

What effect do greenhouse gases have on Earth's temperature?

• They increase the amount of sunlight

• They prevent extreme temperatures

• They decrease the amount of rainfall

• They increase wind speeds

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a source of CO₂?

• Oil and gas production

• Deforestation

• Refrigerators

• Fire extinguishers

What is a source of CH₄ (methane)?

• Biomass burning

• Cattle farming

• Volcanoes

• Air conditioners

Which gas is primarily produced by the burning of fossil fuels and biomass?

• CO₂

• CH₄

• NO₂

• H₂O

What natural process increases water vapor in the atmosphere?

• Combustion

• Evaporation

• Decomposition

• Refrigeration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which industrial gas is found in fire extinguishers?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Sulfur hexafluoride

• Carbon dioxide