Earth and Space Science

(a)   refers to the state of the atmosphere over several minutes and up to several days.

• climate

• weather

• precipitation

• none of the above

(a)   refers to the long-term average of weather, measured usually in decades.

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Precipitation

What are some ways we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide we produce?

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels

• By planting more trees

• By reducing energy efficiency

• By increasing deforestation

What is the same in both diagrams?

• the amount of re-emitted heat

• the amount of heat that escapes

• the amount of solar radiation

• the amount of greenhouse gases

What two things are different between the natural and human-enhanced greenhouse effects?

• amount of heat escaping and amount of heat re-emitted

• solar radiation

• sun

• nothing is different

Scientists are concerned about climate change because it can lead to:

• Increased global temperatures and extreme weather events

• Decreased biodiversity and ecosystem disruption

• Rising sea levels and loss of coastal habitats

• All of the above

What happened about 150 years ago, that created more greenhouse gases?

• election season

• war

• invention of cars

• a hurricane

What is the main greenhouse gas?

• butane

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• hydrogen

What question could you ask about the future of the planet, due to climate change and the use of fossil fuels?

• How will climate change impact global weather patterns?

• What are the economic effects of reducing fossil fuel use?

• How can renewable energy sources replace fossil fuels?

• What question could you ask about the future of the planet, due to climate change and the use of fossil fuels?

Which climate change effect did Simon and his friends learn about?

• wildfires

• rising sea levels

• threats to animals and habitat

• mud slides