Myths and Truths Climate Change

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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Future Temps - 2 Truths and a Lie, Pick the lie
Doubling atmospheric CO2 would lead to a 1°C bump in Earth's average temperature
Melting polar ice will slow down warming trends because heat is absorbed in the process
Temperature and CO2 levels are proven to be related, so the increasing levels of CO2 currently being observed will lead to more warming
Answer explanation
Fun fact-If Earth average temperatures increase 1°C, ice would melt much more, and ice reflects the sun's heat. More heat would be absorbed causing an even bigger increase in global temps - an estimated 3°C versus 1°C.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Extreme Weather - 2 Truths and a Lie, Pick the lie
Heavy downpours and flooding events are increasing in some areas
Extreme weather proves the existence of global warming
Warmer temperatures amplify the impact of droughts because increased temps enhance evaporation from soils, making droughts worse than they would be under cooler conditions
Answer explanation
Fun fact-Warming will exaggerate extreme weather by altering ocean currents, providing extra heat to form tornadoes and hurricanes and causing more precipitation. Warm air holds more water vapor than cooler air. Warmer temps increase evaporation from soils thus amplifying droughts.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oceans - 2 Truths and a Lie, Pick the lie
Oceans contribute to atmospheric carbon dioxide levels by emitting CO2
Oceans have been getting more acidic due to warmer global temperatures
The temperature of the upper layer of the ocean has increased by about 0.13°C per decade over the last 100 years
Answer explanation
Fun fact-The oceans have been getting more acidic but not due to temperature but rather the ocean absorbing more CO2. This causes carbonic acid to form. Oceans do contribute to atmospheric carbon dioxide as part of the balanced carbon cycle
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Historical Temps - 2 Truths and a Lie, Pick the lie
Ice core data shows that Earth's climate has always changed
Earth has experienced warmer period in the past
Earth's temperatures have never been as high as they are today
Answer explanation
Fun fact-Ice core data shows that Earth's climate has always changed and had warmer periods in the past, even as recently as 56 mya. However, Earth's temps are warming fast - faster than at the end of an ice age. In the 2000's, some places experienced twice as many record high temperatures than low.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Carbon Dioxide - 2 Truths and a Lie, Pick a lie
The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere is at a record-breaking level
For the very first time in history, carbon dioxide levels have exceeded 400 parts per million
Carbon dioxide is a pollutant in the atmosphere
Answer explanation
Fun fact- Levels of CO2 have changed throughout Earth's history, reaching a max of about 300 ppm. Never in Earth's history has it gotten to the level it is today - over 400 ppm. CO2 is not a pollutant but is a natural part of the atmosphere and carbon cycle - this current level is not due to natural processes
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Polar Bears - 2 Truths and a Lie, Pick the lie
Loss of sea ice makes it difficult for polar bears to hunt for seals
Polar bears are an endangered species
Some populations of polar bears are actually increasing
Answer explanation
Fun fact- Some populations of polar bears in the arctic are actually increasing. Polar Bears are listed as "vulnerable" but not endangered. Decreasing sea ice could affect polar bears in the future because they do use sea ice as a platform to hunt for seals
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Measuring Change - 2 Truths and a Lie, Pick the lie
Scientists can study Earth's climate up to almost a million years ago - before people even existed
NASA uses space satellite data to study climate issues and sea ice on the surface of Earth
Scientists collect temperature data from 15 land-based data stations around the world
Answer explanation
Fun fact- The US Air Force Climatology Center and other climate organizations have thousands of locations collecting data. NASA and climate scientists study ice cores and satellite data to study climate and carbon dioxide levels from the past and current climate issues like sea ice data
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
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