Air & Climate REVIEW

What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• To block sunlight

• To absorb heat and release it slowly

• To create weather patterns

• To produce oxygen

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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Ozone

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What is the difference between global warming and climate change?

• A) Global warming refers only to Earth's overall temperature increase, while climate change includes other weather changes.

• B) Climate change is a term used only for extreme weather events.

• C) Global warming is caused by human activity, while climate change is natural.

• D) There is no difference; they are the same.

Which human activity is primarily responsible for increasing greenhouse gases?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling

• Conserving water

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What effect does rising global surface temperatures have on weather patterns?

• It decreases the frequency of storms.

• It has no effect on weather patterns.

• It can lead to severe storms and extreme weather events.

• It only affects temperatures, not weather.

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What is one consequence of melting glaciers and polar ice?

• Increased biodiversity

• Rising sea levels

• More freshwater availability

• Cooler ocean temperatures

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Coral bleaching occurs when:

• A) Corals grow larger than usual

• B) Ocean temperatures rise and corals expel algae

• C) Algae increase in the ocean

• D) Corals absorb too much carbon dioxide

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Climate change can affect human health in which of the following ways?

• Increased respiratory and cardiovascular diseases

• Decreased risk of infectious diseases

• Improved mental health

• Reduced exposure to extreme weather events

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Which of the following is a potential solution to global warming?

• Increase fossil fuel consumption

• Use alternative energy sources

• Cut down more trees

• Increase meat consumption

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What was the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

• To promote fossil fuel use

• To reduce greenhouse gases to below 1990 levels

• To increase global temperatures

• To ban all forms of energy production

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