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WorksheetsClimate/Global Warming Warm-Up
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Climate is the day-to-day weather, while weather refers to the general conditions of an area over an extended period of time.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
The two MAIN factors that are used to classify a specific climate are:
a)
location and precipitation
b)
location and temperature
c)
temperature and precipitation
d)
precipitation and weather
3.
Which of the following terms describes long-term variations in weather?
a)
climatology
b)
climatograph
c)
climate zone
d)
climate
4.
Areas that receive less sunlight, have low precipitation, and are constantly cold are most likely which climate type?
a)
polar
b)
dry
c)
continental
d)
tropical
5.
As one moves further from bodies of water (e.g., oceans), what climate type is most commonly seen?
a)
polar
b)
tropical
c)
dry
d)
continental
6.
Regarding the greenhouse effect, how do greenhouse gases affect the atmosphere?
a)
They cause the Earth's surface to become cooler
b)
They trap heat in the atmosphere
c)
Greenhouse gases strengthen the ozone layer
d)
Greenhouse gases have no effect
7.
What is the most common way that humans negatively impact the greenhouse effect?
a)
carpooling
b)
riding a bike
c)
using alternative energy sources
d)
fossil fuel burning
8.
Which of the following is an effect of global warming?
a)
melting of glaciers
b)
rising sea levels
c)
flooding of coastal towns
d)
all of the above
9.
Since the start of which historical event has global warming sharply increased?
a)
Revolutionary War
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Spanish-American War
d)
Industrial Revolution
10.
Which of the following is most likely the BEST way to have a positive, significant impact on global warming?
a)
decrease deforestation across the globe
b)
increase the usage of fossil fuels
c)
decrease the number of hybrid vehicles on the road
d)
increase crop production
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