Quiz about Earth Changing Climate

Question 1

What is CLIMATE CHANGE? *choose the BEST answer

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long-term change in Earth's overall temperature and major variation in precipitation patterns

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The earth's sick!

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dont know

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change in earth's climate due to human causes

Question 2

Climate change can lead to ____________

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all of the above

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droughts

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sea level rise and floods in coastal area

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spread of human diseases

Question 3

Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to atmosphere?

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Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 4

How do volcanic eruptions affect the weather? *2 answers needed

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Gases and particles may block sunlight and lower temperature

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They can cause LONG TERM increase in temperature

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Eruptions form clouds that drop large amount of precipitation

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Vibrations caused by eruptions shift oceans currents, which in turn affect weather

Question 5

During volcanic eruptions, large volumes of carbon dioxide can be ejected into the atmosphere to bring about the global warming

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True

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Not true

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Maybe

Question 6

Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?

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atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960

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atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960

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Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide

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humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels

Question 7

Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?

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nitrogen

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carbon dioxide

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water vapor

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methane

Question 8

Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth.

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true

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false

Question 9

Which of the following have been linked to climate change?

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all of the above

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droughts

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flooding

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melting of polar ice caps

Question 10

Changes in temperature are expected to be greatest

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near the poles

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near the equator

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between the equator and the North Pole

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between the equator and the South Pole

Question 11

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

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burning fossil fuels

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using bottled water

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texting on cellphones

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eating meat

Question 12

Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere

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True

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False

Question 13

Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?

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yes

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no

Question 14

Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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deforestation

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photosynthesis

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oceans

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all of the above

Question 15

Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....

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will result in sea-levels rising

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will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic

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Will have no effect on ecosystems

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None of the above

Question 16

What is the definition of weather?

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the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

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a period of abnormally dry weather that lasts at least 2 years

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a complex community of organisms and the community's environment

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a release of toxic gas

Question 17

What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?

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climate

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drought

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weather

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emissions

Question 18

Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?

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coal

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wood

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gasoline

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batteries

Question 19

Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:

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all of these

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excessive heat

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drought

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extreme storms

Question 20

What is the biggest danger posed by global warming to people living in coastal areas?

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rising sea level

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increased precipitation

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increased acidity of sea water

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lack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Question 21

How can the planting of new trees help reduce climate change?

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Trees take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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Trees help create breezes.

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Trees release moisture that cools the atmosphere.

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Trees block the release of greenhouse gases from soil.

Question 22

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is decreasing.

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False

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True

Question 23

What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate averages the weather conditions in a specific place over a long period of time, while weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time.

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Weather averages the weather conditions in a specific place over a long period of time, while Climate describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time.

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Climate describes the weather conditions at night, while weather describes the conditions during the daytime.

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There is not a difference between climate and weather.

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