wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

SNC 2P Climate Change Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

precipitation

b)

sun spots

c)

temperature

d)

ocean currents

2.

The most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is ___________________.

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

argon

3.

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

4.

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

5.
The sun's rays are least direct
a)
near the poles
b)
near the equator
c)
at high altitude
d)
far from the ocean
6.
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
7.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
8.
During cold periods called _____________________, large parts of Earth's surface was covered with sheets of ice.
a)
glaciers
b)
Ice Ages
9.
The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ___________________.
a)
sunspots
b)
global warming
c)
ice ages
d)
arid
10.

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.

11.
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
12.

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

13.

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

14.
 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.
15.
What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?
a)
Urethane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Carbon Dioxide
16.
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
17.
T/F: Water vapor is a greenhouse gas
a)
True
b)
False
18.
T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
a)
forest fires
b)
volcanic eruptions
c)
cellular respiration
d)
photosynthesis
20.
Which is a green-house gas?
a)
Methane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Ammonium
21.
The impact on the planet due to global warming is called...
a)
climate change
b)
the seasons
c)
the weather
d)
natural change
22.
Any amount of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere is bad for our planet.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
The conditions in an area over a long period of time?
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
24.
Changes from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
25.
A tornado warning was issued for Kansas City this morning.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
26.
Texas has long, hot summers.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
27.
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 
28.
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:
a)
Flooding
b)
Heat Waves
c)
Hurricanes
d)
All of the above
29.
Global Warming does not affect humans, only plants and animals
a)
True
b)
False
30.
The amount of carbon dioxide CO2 in the atmosphere is decreasing. 
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
33.
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
34.
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
35.

What does Reduce, Reuse and Recycle lead to?

a)

higher population size

b)

more sustainable activities

c)

more pollution

36.

What are examples of renewable energy sources?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Coal

d)

Gas

37.

What are examples of non-renewable energy sources?

a)

Geothermal

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Hydro

38.

97% of scientists believe what is causing climate change?

a)

Animals and Plants

b)

Eco-Friendly Cars

c)

Humans

d)

Conservation of energy

39.

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

40.
What has the highest albedo?
a)
the oceans
b)
 glacial ice
c)
the ground
d)
roads
41.
What heats faster, land or water?
a)
Land
b)
Water
42.
Albedo can best be described as...
a)
the temperature at the equator
b)
the amount of solar radiation absorbed
c)
the amount of solar radiation reflected
d)
the air pressure during El Nino
43.
Melting ice caps will cause the poles to have a ____________ albedo.
a)
higher
b)
lower
c)
same
44.
If the ice caps continue to melt, then there is less albedo at the poles.  This process will continue to melt more ice and have less albedo.  This is an example of a...
a)
fruit loops
b)
loop di loop
c)
negative feedback loop
d)
positive feedback loop
45.
Currently, about 10% of Earth is covered with ice year-round. If this ice melts, what could happen to Earth’s temperature?
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Remain the Same
d)
Not enough information 
46.
Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?
a)
Yes - they keep the Earth warm
b)
Yes - they keep all the gases on our planet
c)
No - they only cause terrible climate change
d)
No - they only block some of the Sun's rays
47.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Nitrous Oxide
d)
All answers are correct
48.
Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?
a)
trees soak up carbon dioxide
b)
trees provide shade which counteracts global warming
c)
trees absorbs the sun's energy without radiating back into the atmosphere
d)
trees drain greenhouse gases like methane from soil
49.
This is the major greenhouse gas released by cows.
a)
methane
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
carbon monoxide
d)
nitrogen dioxide
50.
What current animals are threatened because of global warming?
a)
Cows
b)
Tigers
c)
Polar Bears
d)
Elephants

Similar Resources on Wayground

CLASS 10 SCIENCE QUIZ(FORCE) BY DKK

51 questions

CLASS 10 SCIENCE QUIZ(FORCE) BY DKK

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 10th Grade

Earth Science

49 questions

Earth Science

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th - 12th Grade

Electricity and Magnetism

50 questions

Electricity and Magnetism

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 9th Grade

UNIT 1 ECOLOGY (REVIEW)

50 questions

UNIT 1 ECOLOGY (REVIEW)

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Unit 0: Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Creating Tables, Graphing

51 questions

Unit 0: Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Creating Tables, Graphing

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 10th Grade

Cell Organelles Arnold

50 questions

Cell Organelles Arnold

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 9th Grade

Chemical Bonding

50 questions

Chemical Bonding

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade - University

Year 12 BIC: Cell structure, microscopy and membrane structure

48 questions

Year 12 BIC: Cell structure, microscopy and membrane structure

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade