MS-ES3-5 Review

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term
• Weather is global, climate is local
• Weather is short-term conditions, climate is long-term patterns
• Weather affects temperature, climate affects precipitation

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of global climate change?

• Rising sea levels
• Melting ice caps
• Increasing volcanic activity
• Ocean acidification

What is the primary cause of the current increase in greenhouse gases?

• Volcanic eruptions
• Human activities
• Natural climate cycles
• Increased solar radiation

Which gas remains in the atmosphere for an average of 121 years?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water vapor
• Nitrous oxide

How do scientists learn about Earth's past climate conditions?

• By analyzing fossils, rocks, ice cores, tree rings, and corals
• By reading historical weather reports
• By studying ancient artwork depicting weather
• By examining old photographs

Approximately how much has Earth's average temperature risen since 1880?

• 0.5°C
• 1°C
• 2°C
• 5°C

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The warming of Earth due to gases in the atmosphere trapping heat
• The cooling of Earth due to reflection of solar radiation
• The process of plants converting sunlight into energy
• The effect of greenhouse gases on plant growth

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Nitrogen
• Water vapor

What is permafrost?

• Permanently frozen ground
• A type of glacier
• Frozen sea ice
• A layer of snow that never melts

How does melting permafrost contribute to climate change?

• It releases stored greenhouse gases
• It increases albedo effect
• It creates more vegetation
• It cools the atmosphere