Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of global warming?

c. reduction in secondary pollutants

a. more frequent and intense hurricanes

d. more frequent and intense droughts

What is the relationship between fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect?

d. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

a. Burning fossil fuels decreases incoming solar radiation.

b. Burning fossil fuels decreases the absorption capacity of greenhouse gases.

c. Burning fossil fuels lowers the greenhouse effect.

How does deforestation affect global warming?

b. It increases global warming because less carbon dioxide is absorbed.

a. It has no effect on global warming.

c. It decreases global warming because more carbon dioxide is absorbed.

d. It increases global warming due to high sunlight reflection from bare ground

Why is solar power generally considered a renewable form of energy?

a. It does not deplete the Sun.

b. It does not require digging in the ground.

c. It can be used in both heating and cooling.

d. It can be received from the Sun at no financial cost.

What energy resource produces solid wastes that must be stored in isolation for long periods?

c. petroleum obtained from tar sand

d. petroleum obtained from underground reservoirs

As an important part of waste management, many farms are cultivating high energy–yielding trees and grasses. How can this technology impact the environment?

c. decrease in the use of fossil fuels

a. decrease in soil conservation

b. increase in global temperatures

d. increase in the use of land space for crops

Based on the graph below, what could be a possible reason that coal usage went down in the early 2000s?

a. lower cost natural gas, renewable energy resources, and regulations caused a decrease in use

b. petroleum usage and nuclear energy are more reliable sources of energy and are more energy efficient

c. more awareness has been brought about the amount of CO2 that is released when burning coal

All are causes of climate change except

b. Decaying materials from plants

a. Earth’s orbit, tectonic events

Which of the following effects results from the more evaporated water as a cause of climate change?

b. Greenhouse gases trapping heat

Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?

b. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960.

a. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960.

c. Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide.

d. Humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels.

What is renewable energy?

a. Sources of energy that are constantly being formed.

b. Sources of energy that will take years to deplete.

c. Sources of energy that were once living organisms.

d. Sources of energy that humans can manufacture.

How does the use of fossil fuels affect the atmosphere?

c. Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

a. Burning fossil fuels helps heal the ozone layer.

b. Burning fossil fuels clears the atmosphere of carcinogens.

d. Burning fossil fuels adds a protective layer around the Earth.

What is the main problem with solar energy?

d. Solar panels are very expensive and large areas are needed to put them.

a. Solar energy will cause cancer in organisms living near the panels.

b. Replacement parts are hard to find and systems are difficult to install.

c. Solar panels will collect more energy than can be stored, causing a system overload.

How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

a. Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.

b. Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.

c. Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.

d. Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.

Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power all share this same benefit.

b. Zero carbon emissions/air pollution

Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?

c. The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years.

a. It's cheaper than fossil fuels.

b. Solar energy recharges batteries.

Which of the following ideas does not point -out Sustainability?

a. Work together to make the past and present possible

b. Avoid depletion of natural resources

d. Share natural resources available

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the graph below, how many ice ages have there been in the past 420,000 years?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The graph below shows changes in carbon dioxide concentrations in Earth's atmosphere over a 140-year period. Carbon dioxide concentrations are shown in parts per million (ppm). This significant change in CO2 concentration is most likely caused by

decreased volcanic activity, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures

increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures

decreased cloud cover, and is predicted to decrease average global temperatures

increased El Niño activity, and is predicted to decrease average global temperatures

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A period of colder global temps with glacial expansion across the Earth's surface is called

a. cooling period

b. ice age

c. interglacial period

d. global warming

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon naturally warms Earth’s lower atmosphere and surface?

a. the formation of sunspots

b. changes in the shape of Earth’s orbit

c. global warming

d. the greenhouse effect

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the twentieth century, Earth’s average surface temperature ____.

a. increased

b. decreased

c. stayed the same

d. fluctuated wildly

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of human impact on climate changes?

a. the greenhouse effect

b. changes in solar output

c. global warming

d. changes in the tilt of Earth’s axis

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Shoreline erosion and coastal flooding are two consequences of ____.

a. increased rates of evaporation

b. a global rise in sea level

c. volcanic eruptions

d. the greenhouse effect

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Unit 7 REVIEW: Climate Change and Natural Resources

Based on the graph below, how many ice ages have there been in the past 420,000 years?

The graph below shows changes in carbon dioxide concentrations in Earth's atmosphere over a 140-year period. Carbon dioxide concentrations are shown in parts per million (ppm). This significant change in CO2 concentration is most likely caused by

A period of colder global temps with glacial expansion across the Earth's surface is called

What phenomenon naturally warms Earth’s lower atmosphere and surface?

During the twentieth century, Earth’s average surface temperature ____.

Which of the following is an example of human impact on climate changes?

Shoreline erosion and coastal flooding are two consequences of ____.

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of global warming?

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?

Energy resources derived from buried, combustible, natural, organic materials are called

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