Changes in temperature are expected to be greatest

between the equator and the North Pole

between the equator and the South Pole

Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....

will result in sea-levels rising

will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic

Will have no effect on ecosystems

What is the definition of weather?

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

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

a complex community of organisms and the community's environment

Global warming refers specifically to an increase in

Earth’s average surface temperature.

precipitation from Earth’s atmosphere.

temperatures everywhere on Earth.

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

lack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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

Trees take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

Trees release moisture that cools the atmosphere.

Trees block the release of greenhouse gases from soil.

What is the difference between climate and weather?

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.

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.

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

There is not a difference between climate and weather.

Amplify Earth's Changing Climate Unit

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is CLIMATE CHANGE? *choose the BEST answer

The earth's sick!

dont know

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

change in earth's climate due to human causes

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Climate change can lead to ____________

droughts

sea level rise and floods in coastal area

spread of human diseases

all of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to atmosphere?

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Gases and particles may block sunlight and lower temperature

Eruptions form clouds that drop large amount of precipitation

They can cause LONG TERM increase in temperature

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Not true

True

Maybe

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 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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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

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Amplify Earth's Changing Climate Unit

25 questions

What is CLIMATE CHANGE? *choose the BEST answer

Climate change can lead to ____________

Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to atmosphere?

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

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

The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?

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

Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?

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

Which of the following have been linked to climate change?

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