Exploring the Causes and Effects of Climate Change

What was the name of the glacier in Iceland that was declared dead in 2014?

• Vatnajökull

• Langjökull

• Hofsjökull

• Okjokull

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the primary cause of the recent global warming?

• Human activities

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

• Natural climate cycles

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Which of the following is NOT a type of proxy data used by paleoclimatologists?

• Fossilized bugs

• Tree rings

• Satellite images

• Deep-sea sedimentary records

What effect does volcanic dust have on the Earth's temperature?

• Increases precipitation

• Increases temperature

• Decreases temperature

• No effect

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

What is the term for the phenomenon where darker surfaces absorb more sunlight and warm the Earth's surface?

• Greenhouse effect

• Solar radiation

• Thermal inversion

• Albedo effect

What is the predicted sea level rise by the end of the 21st century?

• 1 to 2 meters

• 50 to 100 cm

• 26 to 77 cm

• 10 to 25 cm

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which country is planning a 'migration with dignity' due to rising sea levels?

• Maldives

• Netherlands

• Kiribati

• Bangladesh

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for the recent increase in global temperatures?

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the term for people forced to leave their homes due to climate change?

• Asylum seekers

• Displaced persons

• Climate refugees

• Environmental migrants

What is the main responsibility of individuals and corporations in combating climate change?

• Ignoring the problem

• Increasing emissions

• Reducing emissions

• Relocating to safer areas

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4