LT 7.5 Retake #1

Which of the following is a primary indicator of climate change?

• Ocean salinity

• Global temperature rise

• Soil erosion

• Urbanization

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What type of data is used to study past climate conditions?

• Satellite images

• Tree rings

• Current weather reports

• Traffic patterns

Which gas is most commonly associated with the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the term for the study of past climates?

• Meteorology

• Paleoclimatology

• Oceanography

• Geology

Which of the following is NOT a method for analyzing paleoclimate data?

• Ice core sampling

• Dendrochronology

• Radiocarbon dating

• GPS tracking

What does the presence of high levels of carbon dioxide in ice cores indicate about past climates?

• Cooler temperatures

• Warmer temperatures

• Increased volcanic activity

• Higher sea levels

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a consequence of rising global temperatures?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased biodiversity

• Melting polar ice caps

• More stable weather patterns

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

What is the significance of tree rings in climate studies?

• They indicate soil quality

• They show annual growth patterns

• They measure atmospheric pressure

• They track animal migration

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a direct measurement of current climate change?

• Fossil records

• Satellite temperature data

• Ancient cave paintings

• Historical documents

What does the term "paleoclimate" refer to?

• Future climate predictions

• Current climate conditions

• Past climate conditions

• Urban climate studies