Understanding Climate Change

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

• The reflection of sunlight by the Earth's surface

• The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

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Identify one effect of climate change on weather patterns.

• Decreased rainfall in all regions

• More frequent and severe storms

• Constant temperatures worldwide

• Less snowfall in polar regions only

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Which of the following is a human activity that contributes to climate change?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using solar panels

• Recycling waste

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Explain how deforestation can lead to an increase in greenhouse gases.

• Trees absorb carbon dioxide, so cutting them down increases CO2 levels.

• Trees produce oxygen, so cutting them down decreases oxygen levels.

• Trees block sunlight, so cutting them down increases sunlight.

• Trees cool the air, so cutting them down increases temperature.

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How does the increase in global temperatures affect polar ice caps?

• It causes them to expand.

• It causes them to melt.

• It has no effect on them.

• It causes them to freeze more.

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Describe the relationship between greenhouse gases and global warming.

• Greenhouse gases cool the Earth's surface.

• Greenhouse gases trap heat, leading to global warming.

• Greenhouse gases have no effect on global temperatures.

• Greenhouse gases reflect sunlight away from Earth.

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Which of the following is an effect of global warming on sea levels?

• Sea levels remain constant.

• Sea levels decrease.

• Sea levels increase.

• Sea levels fluctuate randomly.

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Analyze how changes in weather patterns can impact agriculture.

• Consistent weather patterns lead to better crop yields.

• Unpredictable weather can damage crops and reduce yields.

• Weather changes have no impact on agriculture.

• Only temperature changes affect agriculture.

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What role do oceans play in regulating the Earth's climate?

• They have no role in climate regulation.

• They absorb and store heat, moderating climate.

• They only affect coastal climates.

• They reflect sunlight back into space.

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