Volcanoes and Climate Change

What do volcanic eruptions release into the atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

How does the CO2 emission from human activities compare to that from volcanoes?

• It is about the same as volcanic emissions

• It is less than volcanic emissions

• It is more than 100 times greater than volcanic emissions

• It is twice as much as volcanic emissions

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What is the effect of volcanic eruptions on global temperatures?

• They cause long-term warming

• They cause short-term cooling

• They have no effect

• They cause long-term cooling

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How long do the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions typically last?

• 5 to 10 years

• 50 to 100 years

• 1 to 2 years

• 10 to 20 years

What do climate scientists use volcanic eruptions to explain?

• Decreased ocean levels

• Increased rainfall

• Short periods of cooling

• Long-term warming trends

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What is the effect of particles released by volcanic eruptions?

• They cause earthquakes

• They increase rainfall

• They block sunlight

• They warm the Earth

How often does a Mount St. Helens-sized eruption occur in terms of human CO2 emissions?

• Every month

• Every week

• Every day

• Every 2.5 hours

What happens to sunlight during a volcanic eruption?

• It remains the same

• It decreases

• It increases

• It becomes more intense

What is the impact of human activities on the carbon cycle compared to volcanoes?

• Not impactful

• More than 100 times impactful

• Equally impactful

• Less impactful

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Why are super volcanoes the MOST dangerous type of volcano?

• II and III

• I and IV

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