Climate Influences and Carbon Cycle Pretest

Which of the following natural events can cause abrupt changes in ocean currents, influencing climate?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

• Landslides

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TEKS.SCI.8.11A

How does the release of greenhouse gases from human activities influence climate?

• It decreases global temperatures.

• It increases global temperatures.

• It has no effect on climate.

• It causes more rainfall.

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TEKS.SCI.8.11B

Which process is a part of the carbon cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Erosion

• Condensation

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TEKS.SCI.8.11C

Explain how volcanic eruptions can influence climate using scientific evidence.

• They release ash that blocks sunlight, cooling the Earth.

• They cause earthquakes that warm the Earth.

• They increase ocean salinity, affecting marine life.

• They create new landforms that change weather patterns.

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TEKS.SCI.8.11A

Describe the impact of deforestation on climate.

• It increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

• It reduces carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

• It increases carbon dioxide levels, contributing to global warming.

• It has no significant impact on climate.

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TEKS.SCI.8.11B

What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

• They only release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• They have no role in the carbon cycle.

• They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

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TEKS.SCI.8.11C

Identify a human activity that contributes to the release of greenhouse gases.

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling

• Using solar panels

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TEKS.SCI.8.11B

How do meteor impacts influence climate?

• They cause long-term warming by releasing heat.

• They can cause cooling by throwing dust into the atmosphere.

• They have no effect on climate.

• They increase rainfall by creating clouds.

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TEKS.SCI.8.11A

What is the primary component of the carbon cycle that plants use to produce energy?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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TEKS.SCI.8.11C

Discuss how urbanization can influence climate.

• It decreases local temperatures by increasing vegetation.

• It increases local temperatures by creating heat islands.

• It has no effect on climate.

• It increases rainfall by creating more clouds.

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TEKS.SCI.8.11B