Climate Influences from Natural Events

How do volcanic eruptions impact the carbon cycle and climate?

• They decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, leading to cooling.

• They increase atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, leading to warming.

• They have no impact on the carbon cycle or climate.

• They only affect local climates, not global ones.

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Which gas emitted by volcanoes is more influential on climate in the short term?

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

How does sulfur dioxide influence climate in the short term after a volcanic eruption?

• It causes long-term warming by trapping heat.

• It causes short-term cooling by reflecting sunlight.

• It has no effect on climate.

• It causes short-term warming by absorbing sunlight.

What would likely happen to the climate of the Gulf Coast of Texas if ocean circulation abruptly stopped?

• The climate would become significantly warmer.

• The climate would become significantly cooler.

• There would be no change in the climate.

• The climate would become more humid.

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Which natural event can cause abrupt changes in ocean currents?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Meteor impacts

• All of the above

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How do meteor impacts influence climate?

• They cause long-term warming by releasing greenhouse gases.

• They cause short-term cooling by blocking sunlight with dust and debris.

• They have no impact on climate.

• They cause long-term cooling by increasing ocean currents.

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What is the primary greenhouse gas released during a volcanic eruption?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Ozone

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Which of the following is a consequence of abrupt changes in ocean currents?

• Increased volcanic activity

• Changes in global climate patterns

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased meteor impacts

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What role do greenhouse gases play in influencing climate?

• They trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to warming.

• They reflect sunlight, leading to cooling.

• They have no effect on climate.

• They only affect local climates.

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

• meteorite impact

• volcanic eruptions

• changes in Earth's orbit

• changes in ocean currents