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Global Warming

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Global warming is caused by a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect.

a)
b)
2.
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be too
a)
warm 
b)
cold
c)
dead
d)
funny
3.
Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for global warming.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of Global Warming?
a)
Polar ice caps will melt.
b)
Coastal regions will be covered with rising sea levels.
c)
Some areas will experience serious droughts
d)
The Earth's rotation will slow down and eventually stop
5.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
6.
It was hot all week last week.  Is this a sign of climate change?
a)
Yes
b)
No
7.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
8.

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

a)

solar power

b)

gasoline

c)

geothermal power

d)

coal

9.

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Seas rising (flooding)

b)

Loss of habitat for animals.

c)

More severe storms and weather.

d)

Increased forest fires and drought.

10.
We need the natural greenhouse effect for Earth to be habitable.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
The enhanced greenhouse effect leads to global warming.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Which 2 greenhouse gases contribute the MOST to global warming of Earth?
a)
N2O and H2O
b)
O3 and H2O
c)
CO2 and CH4
13.
Which of the following sets of evidence supports global warming?
a)
CO2 levels rising
b)
Sea Levels rising
c)
Glacier mass decreasing
d)
All of the Above
14.
The following graph tells us what?
a)
Sea Levels are decreasing.
b)
Sea Levels are rising.
15.
The greenhouse gas having the greatest role in human-caused global warming is
a)
methane
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)
d)
ozone
16.
Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?
a)
It causes climate change and increase in the global temerature 
b)
It can lead to a major increase in Greenhouses 
c)
It leads to more factories
d)
It causes a major decrease in people
17.
How can global warming cause sea levels to rise? Choose the best answer.
a)
by causing it to rain more often
b)
by melting glaciers and ice caps
c)
by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions
d)
by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes
18.
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
19.
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.
20.

The graph below shows CO2 emissions and temperatures from 1909 to 1949. What conclusion is best supported by the graph?

a)

There is no relationship between carbon dioxide concentrations and temperatures

b)

As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase

c)

As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures decrease

d)

As carbon dioxide concentrations decrease, temperatures increase

21.

How is the greenhouse effect produced?

a)

When solar energy trespasses the atmosphere.

b)

When some energy is reflected back to earth.

c)

When the green house is burned.

d)

When the sun doesn't emit radiation.

22.

Which statement is the most accurate?

a)

Climate is determined by average weather conditions.

b)

Climatologists examine data from one to a few years to estimate weather.

c)

Weather is determined by average climate conditions.

d)

None of these answers are accurate.

23.

Increased levels of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been implicated in which of the following?

a)

Increased seawater acidity

b)

Increased global warming

c)

Both increased seawater acidity and increased global warming.

24.

The threat of Global Warming can be addressed by...

a)

Slowing population growth.

b)

Reducing deforestation.

c)

Shifting to renewable resources.

d)

Using energy more efficiently.

25.

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...

a)

using bottled water

b)

eating meat

c)

burning fossil fuels

d)

texting on cellphones

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