To help climate change, which of the following strategies would be most effective in reducing the greenhouse effect?

Increase the use of renewable energy sources.

Increase the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere.

Decrease the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

All of these would reduce the greenhouse effect.

How do increased carbon dioxide levels correlate with historical temperature changes?

They indicate a rise in temperature

They indicate a drop in temperature

They provide no information about temperature changes

A friend argues that fossil fuels are natural resources, yet they contribute to environmental pollution. Is this statement accurate?

Yes, the statement is accurate. Fossil fuels are derived from natural sources, and their combustion releases pollutants.

No, the statement is incorrect because fossil fuels are synthetic and do not impact the environment.

The statement is partially true because fossil fuels are natural, but they are not harmful to the environment.

The statement is partially true because the pollution is due to man-made processes, not the natural origin of fossil fuels.

What is one of the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels for energy?

They release greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.

They increase the Earth's natural energy reserves.

They release beneficial gases, like oxygen, into the soil.

They preserve ancient fossils by keeping them intact.

What impact could the melting of sea ice have on the food chain in the Arctic region?

It could disrupt the food chain, affecting the survival of many species.

It could lead to an increase in food sources for arctic animals.

The food chain might remain unaffected by the melting ice.

Arctic animals might develop new food sources to adapt.

As global temperatures continue to change, which of the following statements is most true?

Humans and other organisms will be affected in many different ways

Humans will be affected but other organisms will not

Humans and other organisms will not be affected

Organisms will be affected but humans will not.

Scientists have strong evidence that if the population and human activities continue to rise, and human activities continue to increase...

All of the answer choices are plausible effects of increased human population and activity

Global temperature will continue to rise causing oceans to warm and glaciers to melt

More fossil fuels will be used/burned, contributing to an increase in greenhouse gases.

Greenhouse gases will continue to increase, contributing to an even higher average global temperature

An example of a climate change mitigation strategy is

mandating more fuel efficient vehicles

building structures to protect from rising sea levels

Which of the following is a mitigation strategy to combat climate change?

Increasing fossil fuel consumption

The graph shows us that

the earth's temperature has steadily rising since the 1960s

the earth temperature is always increasing

the earth's temperature has steadily increased since 1900

the earth's temperature decreased during the 19th and 20th centuries

These graphs show increases in greenhouse gasses in Earth’s atmosphere. As levels of greenhouse gasses have increased, the temperature of Earth’s surface has risen. Which change has most likely contributed to a rise in surface temperatures on Earth?

Humans began using work-saving technologies that release carbon dioxide and methane.

The world birth rate dropped to less than 22 births per 1,000 people per year.

The president of the United States signed a law that created one of the country’s largest nature parks.

Farmers increasingly use chemical fertilizers that allow nitrogen and phosphorous to enter water sources.

Discuss the potential impacts of climate change on weather patterns.

Climate change can lead to more extreme weather events, such as stronger hurricanes, more intense heatwaves, and heavier rainfall.

Climate change has no impact on weather patterns.

Climate change will only cause colder weather.

Climate change will only affect weather patterns in the polar regions.

What does a higher frequency of hurricanes in a particular region indicate about its climate?

It suggests a warmer, possibly tropical climate.

It indicates a stable climate with no changes.

It indicates that the region is inland.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Energy from the sun is called...

solar radiation

infrared radiation

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Energy radiated from land and water is called...

solar radiation

infrared radiation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to visible light (sunlight) when it encounters greenhouse gases?

it gets absorbed and re-radiated

it passes right through

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to infrared radiation when it encounters greenhouse gases?

it gets absorbed and re-radiated

it passes right through

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is climate different from weather?

Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather is the average of these conditions over long periods.

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of these conditions over long periods.

Climate and weather both refer to the same atmospheric conditions but in different regions.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ethan and Zoe are discussing how increased greenhouse gases affect Earth. What is the impact of these gases?

Greenhouse gases add a green coloring, which attracts sunlight and makes the planet warmer.

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, which lowers the temperatures.

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, which warms the planet.

Greenhouse gases release heat from the atmosphere, increasing the temperatures.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Samuel and Nora are discussing the impact of human activities on the environment. Which of the following activities cause a rise in greenhouse gases?

Removing forests, leading to less CO2 intake

Emissions from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas

Increased resource use due to larger human populations

All of the activities listed contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases

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Human Impact on Climate (NEW)

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Energy from the sun is called...

Energy radiated from land and water is called...

What happens to visible light (sunlight) when it encounters greenhouse gases?

What happens to infrared radiation when it encounters greenhouse gases?

How is climate different from weather?

Ethan and Zoe are discussing how increased greenhouse gases affect Earth. What is the impact of these gases?

Samuel and Nora are discussing the impact of human activities on the environment. Which of the following activities cause a rise in greenhouse gases?

To help climate change, which of the following strategies would be most effective in reducing the greenhouse effect?

When examining an ice core, where is the oldest layer located?

How do increased carbon dioxide levels correlate with historical temperature changes?

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