Earth's Changing Climate

Changes in climate over a long period of time that can be caused by natural events or human activities.

• atmosphere

• energy

• fluctuation

• climate change

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When the amount of carbon dioxide or methane __________, energy absorbed by the surface ____________.

*Select ALL that apply.

• increases, increases

• increases, decreases

• decreases, decreases

• decreases, increases

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Global average temperature increases when __________ absorbed by the surface increases.

• air

• gases

• energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

What trend are we seeing in Earth's surface ice?

• Increase

• Decrease

• Stay the same

• No trend

Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.

• water

• gases

• heat

• water vapor

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Climate researchers are creating a computer simulation to help them understand changes in the Earth system. They want to use the simulation to see what happens when they increase the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. What should their simulation show about energy absorbed by Earth’s surface? When carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases, the amount of energy absorbed by Earth’s surface should __________.

• increase

• decrease

• stay at a constant level

• change unpredictably

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Global average temperature __________ when energy absorbed by the surface increases.

• decreases

• increases

• stabilizes

• fluctuates

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Argon

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

• Increased snowfall

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased temperatures

• Stable weather patterns

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

What is the main cause of the current trend in global climate change?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

• Human activities

• Natural climate cycles

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6