Unit 8 Test - 8.11ABC Climate Change REVIEW

How might a massive asteroid collision affect Earth's climate?

• By speeding up Earth's orbit

• By releasing dust that blocks sunlight

• By warming the oceans

• By reducing greenhouse gases

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What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in regulating Earth’s temperature?

• They cool the planet by reflecting sunlight

• They trap heat to maintain stable temperatures

• They increase volcanic activity

• They block all solar energy

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How do shifts in ocean currents impact global climates?

• They cause earthquakes

• They alter temperature patterns across regions

• They only affect deep-sea life

• They increase cloud formation

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What effect does sulfur dioxide from volcanic eruptions have on climate?

• It warms the planet by trapping heat

• It cools the planet by reflecting sunlight

• It increases ocean acidity

• It has no climatic effect

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How can volcanic eruptions temporarily change Earth’s climate?

• By releasing heat-absorbing gases

• By ejecting ash that blocks sunlight

• By speeding up ocean currents

• By reducing atmospheric pressure

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What natural event could cause a sudden drop in global temperatures?

• A large meteor strike

• Increased rainfall

• A solar flare

• A tsunami

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How do ocean currents influence regional weather patterns?

• By distributing heat evenly across the planet

• By causing volcanic eruptions

• By reducing wind speeds

• By blocking sunlight

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What gas released during volcanic activity can lead to atmospheric cooling?

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

Which natural process can block sunlight and cool Earth temporarily?

• Photosynthesis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Evaporation

• Erosion

How might a disruption in the Gulf Stream affect Europe’s climate?

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