Volcanoes and Climate Change Quiz

What do volcanic eruptions release into the atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

How does the CO2 emission from human activities compare to that from volcanoes?

• It is about the same as volcanic emissions

• It is less than volcanic emissions

• It is more than 100 times greater than volcanic emissions

• It is twice as much as volcanic emissions

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How often do super volcanoes like Yellowstone erupt?

• Every 100,000 to 200,000 years or more

• Every 1,000 to 2,000 years

• Every 100 to 200 years

• Every 10 years

What is the effect of volcanic eruptions on global temperatures?

• They cause long-term warming

• They cause short-term cooling

• They have no effect

• They cause long-term cooling

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How long do the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions typically last?

• 5 to 10 years

• 50 to 100 years

• 1 to 2 years

• 10 to 20 years

What is the primary cause of long-term global warming?

• Solar flares

• Greenhouse gases from human activities

• Ocean currents

• Volcanic eruptions

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How often does a Mount St. Helens-sized eruption occur in terms of human CO2 emissions?

• Every month

• Every week

• Every day

• Every 2.5 hours

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What is the frequency of a Mount Pinatubo-sized eruption in terms of human CO2 emissions?

• Once a week

• Twice daily

• Once a year

• Once a month

What do climate scientists use volcanic eruptions to explain?

• Decreased ocean levels

• Increased rainfall

• Short periods of cooling

• Long-term warming trends

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Which of the following is a super volcano?

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Pinatubo

• Yellowstone

• Mount Fuji