1970s

Which statement matches the graph?

• "Sea level is going up as climate warms. This makes towns and cities near the ocean at risk of flooding."

• "There is about half the amount of ice near the North Pole than there used to be."

• "The upper ocean grows warmer over time while the deep ocean grows colder over time."

• "On average, the 1980s were warmer than the 1970s, the 1990s were warmer than the 1980s, and the 2000s were warmer than the 1990s."

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What significant scientific event related to space exploration occurred in the 1970s?

• The first human landing on Mars

• The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

• The Apollo 11 Moon landing

• The launch of the Voyager spacecraft

Which scientific theory, proposed in the 1970s, revolutionized our understanding of plate tectonics?

• Continental Drift Theory

• Sea Floor Spreading Theory

• Plate Tectonics Theory

• Pangaea Theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

In the 1970s, which environmental issue led to the establishment of Earth Day?

• Global warming

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Ozone layer depletion

Which scientific discovery in the 1970s provided evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

• Discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation

• Observation of redshift in distant galaxies

• Detection of gravitational waves

• Discovery of dark matter

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What was the primary focus of the scientific research conducted by the Viking missions in the 1970s?

• Studying the atmosphere of Venus

• Exploring the surface of Mars

• Analyzing the rings of Saturn

• Investigating the moons of Jupiter

Which chemical compound, discovered in the 1970s, was found to be a major contributor to ozone layer depletion?

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous oxide (N2O)

In the 1970s, which scientific advancement significantly improved the accuracy of weather forecasting?

• Development of supercomputers

• Invention of the barometer

• Launch of weather satellites

• Discovery of the jet stream

Which 1970s scientific experiment demonstrated the possibility of life on Mars?

• Viking Labeled Release Experiment

• Apollo Soil Analysis

• Voyager Golden Record

• Pioneer Plaque Experiment

What was the main goal of the Skylab missions in the 1970s?

• To study the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body

• To test new rocket propulsion systems

• To explore the outer planets

• To conduct solar observations