Myths and Truths Climate Change

Myths and Truths Climate Change

9th - 12th Grade

12 Qs

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Myths and Truths Climate Change

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Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS3-5, MS-LS2-4, HS-ESS2-2

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

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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