ESS 7.2 Climate Change Quiz

What is the main cause of carbon emissions?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Ocean evaporation

What is weather?

• The average climate over many years

• The daily changes in temperature, pressure, and precipitation

• A seasonal shift in climate

• The effect of greenhouse gases on the atmosphere

How is climate different from weather?

• Climate refers to the average weather pattern over many years

• Climate changes daily

• Climate is determined by the amount of sunlight each day

• Climate only applies to tropical regions

What is climate change?

• The short-term change in temperature over a few months

• The long-term change in the climate of a location or Earth

• A temporary change in precipitation patterns

• The daily variation in temperature

What is solar insolation?

• The amount of sunlight reaching Earth, which can fluctuate and cause temperature changes

• The reflection of sunlight off the atmosphere

• The absorption of heat by the oceans

• The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases

How does atmospheric composition affect climate change?

• The amount of gases released by organisms can impact climate

• The gases in the atmosphere have no impact on climate

• The atmosphere is primarily made of oxygen, which determines climate

• The balance of gases remains constant over time

What is a tipping point in climate change?

• The moment when a stabilizing mechanism surpasses a threshold, creating a new equilibrium

• A minor shift in weather patterns

• A temporary increase in temperature

• A sudden cooling event caused by volcanic activity

What are climate change models used for?

• Predicting the effects of different gas emissions on climate change

• Recording historical weather patterns

• Measuring current temperature changes

• Estimating annual rainfall totals

What are greenhouse gases (GHGs)?

• Gases that trap and reflect low-energy heat in the atmosphere

• Gases that block sunlight from reaching Earth

• Gases that cause ozone depletion

• Gases that are only found in the troposphere

What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• An increase in greenhouse gases leading to more heat being trapped on Earth

• A decrease in Earth's temperature caused by volcanic eruptions

• A temporary increase in solar radiation

• The natural greenhouse effect that keeps Earth warm