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climate change

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sun's rays are least direct near the equator.

a)

True

b)

False - near the poles

c)

False - at high altitudes

d)

False - far from the ocean

2.

Climates are classified according to two major factors:

a)

elevation and precipitation

b)

latitude and temperature

c)

elevation and latitude

d)

precipitation and temperature

3.

Which of the following has caused repeating 100,000-year cycles of ice ages in the past?

a)

an increase in sun spots

b)

several major volcanic eruptions

c)

changes in Earth's orbit and the tilt of its axis

d)

continental drift

4.

The closer you live to the ocean, the more likely your climate will be a...

a)

marine climate

b)

tropical climate

c)

continental climate

d)

subtropical climate

5.

Streams of water called ocean ____________ move warm or cold water, warming the nearby land.

a)

sun spots

b)

currents

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

air masses

6.

Climate changes may be linked to changes in the number of _______________ on the surface of the sun.

a)

sun spots

b)

air masses

c)

seasonal winds

d)

currents

7.

Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.

a)

precipitation

b)

sun spots

c)

temperature

d)

ocean currents

8.

The most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is ___________________.

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

argon

9.

Which zones are polar zones?

a)

Zones A and B

b)

Zones A and E

c)

Zones E and D

d)

Zones A, E, and C

10.

Which zones are temperate zones?

a)

Zones B and C

b)

Zones B, C, and D

c)

Zones, D and C

d)

Zones D and B

11.

Which zone is the tropical zone?

a)

Zone B

b)

Zone C

c)

Zone D

d)

Zone E

12.

Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...

a)

being more energy-efficient

b)

using renewable sources of energy

c)

removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

d)

all of the above

13.
The sun's rays are least direct
a)
near the poles
b)
near the equator
c)
at high altitude
d)
far from the ocean
14.
The _________________ climate has cool summers, bitterly cold winters and permafrost.
a)
desert
b)
tropical
c)
marine continental
d)
tundra
15.
Summers are caused by _________________________________.
a)
a combo of longer days and more direct rays from the sun
b)
less direct rays from the sun
c)
longer days and shorter nights
d)
more direct rays and shorter days
16.
The two main factors that determine the climate of a region are _____________ and ______________.
a)
altitude and pressure
b)
pressure and temperature
c)
temperature and precipitation
d)
altitude and pressure
17.
Climates are classified according to two major factors:  ______________ and __________________.
a)
elevation and precipitation
b)
latitude and temperature
c)
elevation and latitude
d)
precipitation and temperature
18.
Earth's ozone layer is _____________________________.
a)
has been thickening over the past several years
b)
filters harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun
c)
exists only over Antarctica
d)
traps carbon dioxide in the stratosphere
19.
Because Earth's axis is _________________, the hemispheres receive different amounts of solar energy at different times.
a)
straight
b)
titled
c)
bent
d)
not there
20.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
21.
______________ forests are forests in which plenty of rain falls all year.
a)
grasslands
b)
desert
c)
tundra
d)
rain
22.
During cold periods called _____________________, large parts of Earth's surface was covered with sheets of ice.
a)
glaciers
b)
Ice Ages
23.
The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ___________________.
a)
sunspots
b)
global warming
c)
ice ages
d)
arid
24.
Some scientists theorize that continental movements may cause climate changes by
a)
changing patterns of winds and ocean currents
b)
shifting the equatorial and temperate zones
c)
altering the makeup of the troposphere
d)
redistributing Earth's vegetation
25.

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

a)

Melting Sea Ice

b)

Melting Land Ice

c)

Climate Change

26.

Floating sea ice melts...

a)

and causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.

b)

but does not cause sea levels to rise because the ice displaces the same amount of ocean water as the melted ice would displace.

27.

Melting land ice...

a)

causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.

b)

does not cause sea levels to rise because the water fills the space left by the melted sea ice.

28.
Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?
a)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
b)
Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
c)
humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
d)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960
29.

Which of the following have been changed or altered due to climate change ?

a)

droughts

b)

flooding

c)

melting of polar ice caps

d)

all of the above

30.

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

a)

using public transportation and there by reduce the affects of greenhouse gases.

b)

burning fossil fuels

c)

texting on cellphones

d)

eating meat

31.

Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

a)

deforestation

b)

photosynthesis

c)

oceans

d)

all of the above

e)

the loss of animal species

32.
 What is the greenhouse effect?
a)
The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.
b)
The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
c)
The heating of a solid, such as a rock.
33.
What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?
a)
Urethane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Carbon Dioxide
34.
What do scientists think the effect will be of having more greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?
a)
More warming of the atmosphere
b)
More cooling of the atmosphere
c)
More air in the atmosphere
d)
Less air in the atmosphere
35.
What do humans do that releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?
a)
Burn fossil fuels (like gas and coal)
b)
Build cement buildings
c)
Ride bikes and use solar energy
d)
Compete in the Olympics
36.
T/F: Water vapor is a greenhouse gas
a)
True
b)
False
37.
T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?
a)
Carbon Dioxide
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neon
39.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
40.
Which is a natural source of greenhouse gases?
a)
aerosols
b)
deforestation
c)
volcanic eruptions
d)
burning fossil fuels
41.
Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
a)
forest fires
b)
volcanic eruptions
c)
cellular respiration
d)
photosynthesis
42.
Which is a green-house gas?
a)
Methane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Ammonium
43.
How does the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect climate?
a)
As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase
b)
As carbon dioxide concentration increase, temperatures decrease.
c)
Carbon dioxide concentrations have no affect on climate
d)
As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures become more random.
44.
What is one way that carbon enters the atmosphere?
a)
Sunlight
b)
Vehicle emissions/Exhaust
c)
Ocean uptake
d)
Rain
45.
The impact on the planet due to global warming is called...
a)
climate change
b)
the seasons
c)
the weather
d)
natural change
46.
Any amount of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere is bad for our planet.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
The conditions in an area over a long period of time?
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
48.
Changes from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
49.
A tornado warning was issued for Kansas City this morning.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
50.
Winters in Minnesota frequently experience temperatures below zero.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
51.
Texas has long, hot summers.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
52.
It snowed for three days last week.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
53.
What is climate?
a)
 What's going on with the atmosphere at any particular time
b)
The type of weather that occurs during a particular season
c)
An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time
d)
How much sunshine an area gets 
54.
Increasing quantities of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere will cause air temperatures to be _____. 
a)
warmer
b)
cooler
55.
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:
a)
Flooding
b)
Heat Waves
c)
Hurricanes
d)
All of the above
56.
The amount of carbon dioxide CO2 in the atmosphere is decreasing. 
a)
True
b)
False
57.
Which human activity contributes the MOST carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a)
Fishing
b)
Breathing
c)
Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
Farming
58.
Global Warming does not affect humans, only plants and animals
a)
True
b)
False
59.
How do scientists collect evidence about climate?  
a)
using remote sensing from space with satellites
b)
by ground-based measurements of surface temperatures, carbon dioxide concentration and sea level
c)
by collecting “proxy data” from tree rings, ice cores, and historical records
d)
all of the above
60.
Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth.
a)
true
b)
false
61.
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?
a)
lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere
b)
lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
c)
higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
d)
higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
62.
Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?
a)
coal
b)
wood
c)
gasoline
d)
batteries
63.

What is the definition of weather?

a)

The condition of the air/atmosphere around the Earth

b)

The pattern of weather over time

c)

Rain and Snow

d)

When water falls from the sky

64.

What is the definition of climate?

a)

The condition of the air around the Earth

b)

The rainforest

c)

The pattern of weather over time

d)

How hot it is in a certain place

65.

What are examples of renewable energy sources?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Coal

d)

Gas

66.

What are examples of non-renewable energy sources?

a)

Geothermal

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Hydro

67.

97% of scientists believe what is causing climate change?

a)

Animals and Plants

b)

Eco-Friendly Cars

c)

Humans

d)

Conservation of energy

68.

What are some potential consequences of climate change?

a)

The sea levels will rise putting seaside towns and cities at risk of drowning

b)

The sea levels will drop putting seaside towns and cities at risk of drowning

c)

More extreme weather

d)

Animals will be able to adapt to the changes

69.

What are some possible solutions to climate change

a)

Use less energy

b)

Choose renewable energy sources

c)

Plant trees and other plants

d)

Recycle and reuse items

70.

What is the definition of renewable energy sources?

a)

sources of energy that will never go away or be used up

b)

Sources of energy that can go away and be used up

c)

Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal

d)

Coal, Oil, Gas

71.

What is the definition of non-renewable energy sources?

a)

sources of energy that will never go away or be used up

b)

Sources of energy that can go away and be used up

c)

Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal

d)

Coal, Oil, Gas

72.

Why do we want to use more renewable energy sources?

a)

They cause more pollution

b)

They will go away if we don't use them

c)

They cause less pollution

d)

They are easier to create

73.

Why don't we want to use as much non-renewable energy sources?

a)

They cause pollution and CO2 to be put into our air/atmosphere

b)

The cause less pollution

c)

They are difficult to get

d)

They smell funky

74.
What are greenhouse gases?
a)
gases that cause climate change
b)
gases that emit green smoke
c)
gases that are used to make green colored glass
75.
Visible light reaches Earth’s surface while infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere causes this to happen?
a)
the hole in the ozone
b)
the greenhouse effect
c)
atmospheric pressure
d)
the inversion layer
76.
Changes in temperature are expected to be greatest
a)
near the equator
b)
near the poles
c)
between the equator and the North Pole
d)
between the equator and the South Pole
77.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
78.
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
79.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
80.
Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
a)
deforestation
b)
photosynthesis
c)
oceans
d)
all of the above
81.
Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:
a)
Eat more ice cream.
b)
Keep your freezer door open.
c)
Keep your air conditioner on high.
d)
Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.
82.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
a)
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
b)
will result in sea-levels rising
c)
Will have no effect on ecosystems
d)
None of the above
83.
What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?
a)
drought
b)
weather
c)
emissions
d)
climate
84.
Carbon is stored in
a)
Trees and other living things
b)
Oceans
c)
underground in soil and fossil fuels
d)
All are correct
85.
The warming of the atmosphere by the trapping of heat being radiated to space is called
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
the greenhouse effect
d)
radiation
86.

Choose all of the following that are alternative (greener) energy sources...

a)

The sun

b)

Wind

c)

Electricity

d)

Water

87.

Choose all of the following which are examples of climate and not just weather?

a)

The high temperature tomorrow will be 47 degrees.

b)

It snowed 7 inches in Ann Arbor this January.

c)

The average rainfall during Spring in Michigan is 14 inches.

d)

The temperature in Michigan in the month of May ranges from 73 degrees to 91 degrees Fahrenheit.

88.

Which of these is considered a non renewable energy source? (choose all that apply)

a)

solar power

b)

gasoline

c)

geothermal power

d)

coal

89.

How does an increase in carbon dioxide affect global temperature?

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

does not affect temperature

d)

temperature stays the same

90.

What does Reduce, Reuse and Recycle lead to?

a)

higher population size

b)

more sustainable activities

c)

more pollution

91.

Which is an example of a sustainable practice?

a)

Mowing your lawn

b)

planting more trees when some are cut down

c)

Using oil instead of natural gas

d)

Having more cattle to take care of the grass and weeds

92.

Why are we researching new fuel sources?

a)

so we can use more nonrenewable resources

b)

so we can make more money

c)

so we can use less nonrenewable resources

93.

The temperature and precipitation at one place at one particular time.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Global Warming

d)

Temperature

94.

A pattern of weather over long periods of time.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Global Warming

d)

Temperature

95.

A change in the pattern of weather in an area over long periods of time.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Global Warming

d)

Global Climate Change

96.

What greenhouse gasses contribute to Global Warming (Select all that apply)

a)

Water Vapor

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Methane

d)

Other Pollutants

97.

If the Earth is like a greenhouse, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is like

a)

Plants

b)

Glass

c)

Sun

d)

Ground

98.

Which of the following could increase the amount of greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere?

a)

Burning fossil fuels

b)

Planting trees

c)

Walking to school and work

d)

Cutting down trees

99.

Why do we need greenhouse gasses?

a)

We don't! All greenhouse gasses are bad

b)

They help regulate Earth's climate

c)

They decrease Earth's temperature

d)

None of the above

100.

On the picture, the heat out is decreasing. What can we assume if this is happening?

a)

There is no change in the graph

b)

We don't have any greenhouse gasses

c)

Greenhouse gasses are decreasing

d)

Greenhouse gasses are increasing

101.

In the picture we see that the temperature is increasing and decreasing daily. Why is this happening?

a)

We are burning fossil fuels

b)

We have greenhouse gasses

c)

Our sun rises and sets each day causing temperatures to rise and fall.

d)

None of the above

102.

Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's atmosphere would be __________ to support life.

a)

too hot

b)

too wet

c)

too dry

d)

too cold

103.

The distance North or South of the equator, as measured in degrees is called

a)

altitude

b)

latitude

c)

longitude

d)

magnitude

104.

The gases that make up Earth’s atmosphere are commonly referred to as air. What are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere?

a)

nitrogen and carbon dioxide

b)

nitrogen and oxygen

c)

water vapor and argon

d)

oxygen and carbon dioxide

105.
Reduced vegetation on Earth results in:
a)
more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
b)
increased habitats
c)
less room for humans
d)
more oxygen in the atmosphere  
106.

The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and radiate energy as heat back to Earth.

a)

lake-effect snow

b)

sublimation

c)

condensation

d)

greenhouse effect

107.

What is the difference between climate and weather?

a)

Climate is affected by global warning, weather is not.

b)

Climate is an average of temperatures over a long period of time, weather takes place in one day.

c)

Climate is an average of temperatures over a long period of time, weather takes place in one day.

d)

Weather is affected by global warning, climate is not.

108.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Methane

d)

Water Vapor

109.
Based on the graph, which country releases the most Greenhouse Gases?
a)
Russia
b)
Brazil
c)
China
d)
U.S.
110.

The main use of fossil fuels by humans is to use the thermal energy they contain to produce_________________________

a)

biodiesel

b)

ethanol

c)

electricity

d)

nuclear power

111.
Using public transportation, reducing the amount of electricity we use and using insulation are all ways to increase ______________________
a)
electricity usage
b)
energy usage
c)
energy efficiency
d)
nuclear power
112.
Water vapor is a greenhouse gas
a)
True
b)
False
113.

Fossil fuels

a)

Coal, oil, or gas formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

b)

Use of fossils to make power

c)
d)

The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form.

114.

Long-term change in the earth's climate, due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature

a)

Global Climate Change

b)

Human impact on climate

c)

Weather

d)