Climate Change and Cryosphere

Earth's average temperature has increased 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?

• lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere

• lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

• higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

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why is the NATURAL greenhouse effect important?

• it protects us from harmful x-rays

• it traps heat and keeps out planet warm

• it protects us from sunburn

• it protects us from meteors.

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Which of the following are evidence of climate change?

• extreme weather events

• increase in the average global temperature

• melting of polar ice caps

• all of the above

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The main human activity that releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere is...

• using bottled water

• burning fossil fuels

• texting on cellphones

• eating meat

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Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere?

• deforestation

• burning fossil fuels

• burning down trees

• all of the above

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Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....

• will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
• will result in sea-levels rising
• Will have no effect on ecosystems
• None of the above

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human activities lead to climate change and global warming because

• there are LESS greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the temperature decreases

• there is the SAME amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the temperature stays the same

• there are MORE greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the temperature is increasing

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

• yes
• no

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Carbon is stored in

• Trees and other living things
• Oceans
• underground in soil and fossil fuels
• All are correct

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Which one proves that the overall climate of the Earth is getting warmer?

• Ice caps melting

• Palm trees being cut down

• Volcanos erupting

• Photosynthesis

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