Earth Science: Global Warming Quiz (D)

Which of the following best describes global warming?

• The current temperatures on Earth

• The weather during the summer

• The increase in the average temperatures on Earth

• All of the above

• None of the Above

Which result of global warming could upset the food chain and put some animals species in danger of extinction?

• Glaciers melting

• Rising ocean levels

• Changes in animal migrations

• Extreme weather

• Change in ecosystems

What biome is likely to expand if global temperatures increase?

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Temperate forest

• Desert

• Grasslands

Which of the following can impact the global climate?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar activity

• Greenhouse gases

• Natural fluctuations of the planet

• All of the above

What greenhouse gas is released into the atmosphere from gasoline burning cars?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Oxygen

• Chlorofluorocarbons

Where does the energy that keeps the surface of the Earth warm come from?

• Fossil fuels

• The sun

• The spin of the Earth

• Friction of the Earth's atmosphere

• The moon

True or False: A reduction in the overall average temperature of the Earth of 5 degrees C could cause an ice age.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following causes of global warming can be affected by human behavior?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar activity

• Greenhouse gases

• Natural fluctuations of the planet

• All of the above

What determines your 'carbon footprint'?

• How much trash you produce throughout a year

• The type of food you eat

• How much exercise

• How much carbon dioxide your activities release into the air

• The size of shoe you wear

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Gasoline

• Solar power

• Coal

• Fossil fuels

• All of the above