Human Causes and the Greenhouse Effect

Human Causes and the Greenhouse Effect

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

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Lachlan Wood

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT listed as a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Water vapor

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Methane

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What human activity has significantly increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by more than a third since the Industrial Revolution?

Deforestation

Burning of fossil fuels

Agricultural practices

Volcanic eruptions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are two major consequences of climate change mentioned in relation to Earth's oceans and weather patterns?

Decreased volcanic activity and stronger ocean currents

Melting ice sheets leading to rising sea levels and more extreme weather events

Increased fish populations and fewer droughts

Cooler ocean temperatures and less frequent storms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a warmer atmosphere contribute to health problems in urban areas?

It causes a decrease in airborne allergens.

It reduces the amount of smog, improving air quality.

It traps and increases smog, leading to respiratory and heart issues.

It leads to colder temperatures, which can cause hypothermia.