Unit 9 APES Review

Methane is naturally produced by

• decomposition

• volcanic eruptions

• denitrification

• evapotranspiration

• forest fires

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Most nitrous oxide emissions are from

• fossil fuel combustion

• agricultural practices

• refrigerants

• deforestation

• industrial processes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Particulate matter can increase global warming by

• reacting with chlorofluorocarbons

• reducing surface absorption of ultraviolet radiation

• producing additional nitrous oxides

• reflecting radiation

• lowering surface albedo

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the evidence that solar radiation is less important to global warming than the increase in greenhouse gases?

• temperatures have increased more in the summer than in winter

• temperatures have increased more in the winter than in summer

• temperature increases have been uneven across the globe

• there is a historic correlation of CO₂ and temperature

• There is a lack of temperature change in some areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

How much has the average global temperature increased in the last 120 years?

• 0.6°F

• 1.0°F

• 1.4°F

• 2.7°F

• 3.2°F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which data are used to estimate historic temperatures and carbon dioxide concentrations?

• I only

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Global warming might limit the availability of fresh water in many areas because of

• melting glaciers

• increased sea level

• thawing permafrost

• more frequent heat waves

• changes in storm intensity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Effects of climate change on organisms include all of the following except

• increased growing seasons

• disruption of animal life cycles

• coral bleaching

• decreased species ranges in temperate areas

• increased dispersal of plants and animals

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is NOT a potential negative effect of climate change on agriculture?

• increased range of pests

• increased risk of droughts

• increased damage from severe weather events

• increased rates of photosynthesis

• decreased growing season in western Europe

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How might climate change increase the range of pests?

• higher intensity weather events

• changing precipitation patterns

• increasing number of heatwaves

• disruption of oceanic currents

• decreased duration of cold spells

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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