Understanding Climate Change

Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• fishing

• farming

• breathing

• burning fossil fuels

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The ____________________ is a natural process in which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat near Earth and prevent it from radiating back into space.

• Greenhouse zone

• Greenhouse effect

• Topic Layer

• Heat Zone

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What is a consequence that increasing human population could have on the Earth's climate?

• decreasing global temperatures due to decreased fossil fuel use

• increased global temperatures due to increased use of fossil fuels

• a decreased heat island effect, due to less people living and working in urban areas

• all of these

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The greenhouse effect is beneficial as it helps to sustain life on earth by naturally trapping heat in the atmosphere.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Deforestation contributes to greenhouse gases by

• loss of trees that would otherwise remove carbon dioxide from the air

• burning wood releases carbon dioxide

• Both are correct

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It was cold last week. Is this a sign of climate change?

• Yes

• No

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

• increased precipitation

• lack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• increased acidity of sea water

• rising sea level

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Gases such as water vapor and carbon dioxide that trap heat near Earth are known as

• global gases

• proxy gases

• greenhouse gases

• offset gases

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

• atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
• Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
• humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
• atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960

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