Worksheetsclimate change
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
The sun's rays are most direct near the equator.
True
False - near the poles
False - at high altitudes
False - far from the ocean
Which of the following has caused repeating 125,000-year cycles of ice ages in the past?
an increase in sun spots
several major volcanic eruptions
changes in Earth's orbit and the tilt of its axis
continental drift
Clues to paleoclimates were like come from...
ice cores
fossil tree rings
plant pollens
all of the above
Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.
precipitation
sun spots
temperature
ocean currents
The most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is ___________________.
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
water vapor
What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?
Melting Sea Ice
Melting Land Ice
Climate Change
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
using public transportation and there by reduce the affects of greenhouse gases.
burning fossil fuels
texting on cellphones
eating meat
What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?
Urethane
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Which is a the primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity in the United States?
coal
wood
gasoline
nuclear fission
Carbon is stored in
Trees and other living things
Oceans
underground in soil and fossil fuels
All are correct
The reservoir that holds the most Carbon dioxide, in various forms, is which?
Geosphere (Earth and soils)
Atmosphere (Air)
Hydrosphere (Oceans)
Biosphere (Living things)
What rock holds a very significant amount of Carbon?
Granite
Sandstone
Basalt
Limestone
How much has the Earth warmed, because of anthropogenic climate change?
1º F
6º F
1º C
6º C
Why does the deep ocean do such a wonderful job of holding Carbon dioxide?
No sunlight, and low temperatures
High pressure and low temperatures
High pressure and high temperatures
The deep ocean does NOT actually hold Carbon dioxide well
