Weather Topic 3: Climate Test

What is the term for the overall weather in an area over a long period of time?

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

• Temperature

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Which gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat near the surface?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Greenhouse gases

• Helium

What is the warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by the atmosphere called?

• Global warming

• Greenhouse effect

• Climate change

• Ozone depletion

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What is a change in global or regional climate patterns known as?

• Weather change

• Climate change

• Temperature fluctuation

• Seasonal variation

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What is the term for a gradual increase in average global temperature?

• Global cooling

• Global warming

• Climate shift

• Temperature rise

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What are coal, oil, and natural gas examples of?

• Renewable resources

• Fossil fuels

• Alternative energy

• Biomass

What is an unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in a system called?

• Domino effect

• Cascade effect

• Ripple effect

• Butterfly effect

What type of energy is derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment?

• Fossil energy

• Nuclear energy

• Alternative energy

• Thermal energy

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Water vapor

Which of the following is a consequence of the greenhouse effect?

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased global temperatures

• Stable climate patterns

• Reduced solar radiation

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