Climate Influences Quiz 1

How do volcanoes influence climate? (select the best answer)

• They release large amounts of gases and ash particles into the atmosphere, which can block sunlight and cause temporary global cooling

• Their lava heats the earth around them and when it cools it becomes obsidian

• They explode and destroy the life around them

• Volcano's cause earthquakes when they erupt and destroy forests.

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How do oceans influence climate? (select the best answer)

• Oceans don't influence climate

• Oceans help cool the planet by moving thermal energy out of warmer areas

• Oceans store solar radiation, distributing heat and moisture around the globe, and driving weather systems.

• Oceans use their water to keep saltwater animals alive and help give sodium to the planet.

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When a volcano erupts, it emits different gasses. Select the option that lists two of the gases.

• Sulfuric Oxide and Oxyden

• Oxygen and Hydrocarbon Dioxide

• Sulfur Dioxie and Carbon Dioxide

• Water Vapor and Carbon Monoxide

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Which of the following natural events does not contribute to climate change by altering the amount of solar radiation that reaches Earth's surface?

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Meteorite Impacts

• Changes in Earth's Orbit

• Ocean Currents

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How does the release and absorption of greenhouse gases influence climate?

• Greenhouse gases keep Earth warm.

• Greenhouse gases cause global warming.

• Greenhouse gases keep all of the gases on our planet.

• Greenhouse gases trap toxic gases.

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