What do the small bubbles in ice cores represent?

Ice Core Research and Climate Change

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1.
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Mineral deposits from volcanic eruptions
Atmospheric gases from the time the ice was formed
Frozen microorganisms
Trapped water from ancient oceans
2.
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How long have scientists been studying ice cores to understand past climates?
60 years
40 years
20 years
10 years
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What significant climate event was revealed by the analysis of Greenland ice cores?
A massive volcanic eruption
A sudden increase in sea levels
A 22°F temperature spike over 50 years
A prolonged drought period
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential trigger for ancient climate changes?
Atmospheric circulation
Solar flares
Fluctuations in sea ice levels
Ocean circulation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the potential consequence of the entire Greenland ice sheet melting?
A reduction in atmospheric CO2 levels
A decrease in global temperatures
A rise in sea levels by approximately 20 feet
An increase in polar bear populations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main challenge in predicting rapid climate changes?
Insufficient funding
Lack of historical data
Inadequate technology
Uncertainty in trigger points
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary purpose of transporting ice cores to the National Ice Core Lab?
To use them in educational programs
To preserve them for future generations
To analyze them for climate research
To display them in a museum
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