WorksheetsChapter 13 Atmosphere and Climate Change
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 13mins
During summer in the Southern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere experiences
A tilt toward the sun
winter
summer
excess rainfall
Which of the following gases is most responsible for the greenhouse effect?
nitrous oxide
methane
oxygen
carbon dioxide
What are greenhouse gases?
gases that cause climate change
gases that emit green smoke
gases that are used to make green colored glass
Industrialization is a contributing factor to climate change.
True
False
Some of the Earth's most fragile ecosystems that could be greatly impacted by climate change live in the
tropical rainforest
tundra
oceans
African Sahara desert
As a result of climate change food prices could
increase
decrease
stay the same
Climate change can cause increases in asthma, allergies and heart disease.
True
False
Visible light reaches Earth’s surface while infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere causes this to happen?
the hole in the ozone
the greenhouse effect
atmospheric pressure
the inversion layer
The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?
lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere
lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960
Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
water vapor
methane
Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth.
true
false
Which of the following have been linked to climate change?
droughts
flooding
melting of polar ice caps
all of the above
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
True
False
Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
deforestation
photosynthesis
oceans
all of the above
Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:
Eat more ice cream.
Keep your freezer door open.
Keep your air conditioner on high.
Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
will result in sea-levels rising
Will have no effect on ecosystems
None of the above
What is the definition of weather?
a period of abnormally dry weather that lasts at least 2 years
the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
a complex community of organisms and the community's environment
a release of toxic gas
What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?
drought
weather
emissions
climate
The second layer of the atmosphere up from Earth, where the ozone layer is that protects us from harmful UV rays, is the
thermosphere
stratosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
What is climate change?
Don't know
Change in global climate, such as an increase in the global temperature and major variations in precipitation patterns.
The earth has become sick.
A change in the earth's climate due to human causes.
Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
fishing
breathing
burning fossil fuels
farming
Generally, the farther a place is from the equator, the warmer its climate will be.
True
False
Which is not a factor that affects climate?
altitude
latitude
lakes and oceans
living organisms
Which season is shown in the northern hemisphere?
winter
spring
summer
fall
Which season is shown in the southern hemisphere?
winter
spring
summer
fall
Which provides clues to the climate of the distant past
rocks along ocean coastlines
air in caves and deep holes
water samples from the ocean holes
air pockets in ice caps
Which is a natural source of greenhouse gases?
aerosols
deforestation
volcanic eruptions
burning fossil fuels
What do greenhouse gases do?
absorb Earth's outgoing infrared radiation
reflect Earth's incoming infrared radiation
magnify ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere
block the Sun's infrared radiation
Because Earth's axis is _________________, the hemispheres receive different amounts of solar energy at different times.
straight
titled
bent
not there
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
water
gases
heat
water vapor
Which climate zone is found at the blue X?
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
Which climate zone is found at the green smiley?
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
How does the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect climate?
As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase
As carbon dioxide concentration increase, temperatures decrease.
Carbon dioxide concentrations have no affect on climate
As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures become more random.
What is Upwelling?
Sinking of cold water due to density differences
Movement of warm water to surface due to density differences
What does the term La Niña refer to?
Short term climate event bringing cooler drier weather to southern US and mid-Atlantic area
Short term climate event bringing warmer wetter weather to southern US and mid-Atlantic area.
What does the term El Niño refer to?
Short term climate event bringing cooler drier weather to southern US and mid-Atlantic area
Short term climate event bringing warmer wetter weather to southern US and mid-Atlantic area.
