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Alternate Quarter 4 Assignment (Alt. Assignment)

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 7hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The mesosphere helps protect the crust from...

a)

The impact of meteors.

b)

Dangerous cosmic rays.

c)

Dangerous solar flares.

d)

Harmful weather.

2.

The composition of the atmosphere is mostly...

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Helium

3.

Which of these statements is NOT TRUE of the magnetosphere?

a)

It is created by the spinning of the earth's core.

b)

It creates the Auroras when interacting with radiation.

c)

It deflects very few rays, trapping most of them.

d)

It is about 10 x the size of earth's radius.

4.

The main factor that raises the rate of global warming is...

a)

Ozone and Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Carbon Dioxide and Dihydrogen Oxide

5.

What is the weather in an environment over a short period of time called?

a)

Climate

b)

Environment

c)

Weather

d)

Atmosphere

6.

What is seasonal climate?

a)

The weather changes created by human activity.

b)

The weather changes that occur yearly without human interaction.

c)

Both of these

d)

None of these

7.

What is the job of the ozone layer?

a)

To allow heat to exit the earth.

b)

To allow heat to enter the earth.

c)

To allow heat to enter and exit the earth.

d)

None of these.

8.

Which of the following is NOT a rising risk of climate change?

a)

Increased heat-related deaths in many countries.

b)

Lack of supplies and clean water in developing countries.

c)

Increased spread of infectious disease among large populations.

d)

Lack of technological advancements.

9.
How are the layers of the atmosphere classified?
a)
Density
b)
Gases
c)
Humidity
d)
Temperature
10.
The order of the layers of the atmosphere from space to the earth's surface.
a)
stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
b)
troposphere, thermosphere, stratotosphere, mesosphere
c)
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
d)
troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere
11.
What percentage of the earth's atmosphere is oxygen?
a)
78%
b)
28%
c)
71%
d)
21%
12.
What percentage of the earth's atmosphere is nitrogen?
a)
78%
b)
28%
c)
71%
d)
21%
13.
Which atmospheric layer is the ozone layer found?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
14.
As we go higher in  the atmosphere, the air pressure
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
does not change
d)
gets heavier
15.
Why does air pressure differ around the earth?
a)
Cold air rises at the equator and warm air sinks at the poles.
b)
Cold air sinks at the equator and warm air rises at the poles.
c)
Warm air  air sinks at the equator and cold air rises at the poles.
d)
Warm air rises at the equator and cold air sinks at the poles.
16.
Wind occurs because air usually moves from areas of high _______ to low _________
a)
pressure, pressure
b)
temperature, pressure
c)
pressure, temperature
d)
pressure, humidity
17.
What causes winds to occur?
a)
Unequal distance
b)
Unequal humidity
c)
unequal heating
d)
unequal mass
18.
Global winds happen 
a)
over a local area
b)
over a vast area including continents
c)
in the thermosphere
d)
in the mesosphere
19.
Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves is
a)
Conduction 
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Density
20.
Energy transferred by circulation of a liquid or gas is
a)
Conduction 
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Density
21.
Energy transferred by direct contact in the form of heat is
a)
Conduction 
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Density
22.
What layer of the atmosphere protects us from meteors?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
23.
Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
24.
Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
25.
In which layer of the atmosphere would you expect to find the auroras?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
exosphere
d)
Ionosphere
26.
If the wind is blowing from the ocean to the beach it is called a 
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
c)
global wind
d)
zephyr
27.
If the wind is blowing from the beach to the ocean it is called a 
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
c)
global wind
d)
zephyr
28.
Winds are named by
a)
where they are going
b)
where they come from
c)
what they do
d)
how strong they are
29.

The mesosphere helps protect the crust from...

a)

The impact of meteors.

b)

Dangerous cosmic rays.

c)

Dangerous solar flares.

d)

Harmful weather.

30.
Earth's current atmosphere is
a)
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon and 0.037% carbon dioxide
b)
78% oxygen, 21%nitrogen, 0.9% argon, 0.037% carbon dioxide
c)
78% nitrogen, 21% argon, 1% oxygen
d)
78% oxygen, 21% nitrogen, 1% carbon dioxide
31.
The layers of the atmosphere in order from bottom to top are
a)
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
b)
troposphere, mesosphere, atmosphere, thermosphere
c)
mesosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, exosphere
d)
thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere
32.
A lava lamp with putty which heats, flows to the top, cools, then flows to the bottom is an example of:
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
33.
Where we live.
a)
stratosphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
troposphere
d)
mesosphere
34.
A measure of the amount of water vapor in the air is called what?
a)
Rigidity
b)
Moisture
c)
Humidity
d)
Fog
35.
An _____________ is a large body of air with similar temperature and humidity.
a)
air front
b)
air bubble
c)
air mass
d)
air cloud
36.
A weather front where a warm air mass pushes a cold air mass out of the way.
a)
Warm Front
b)
Occluded Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Stationary Front
37.
A weather front where an air mass gets separated from the ground.
a)
Stationary Front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Occluded Front
d)
Cold Front
38.
A weather front where a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass out of the way, resulting in rain.
a)
Stationary Front
b)
Occluded Front
c)
Warm Front
d)
Cold Front
39.
A weather front where two air masses collide, but neither pushes the other out of the way.
a)
Stationary Front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Occluded Front
d)
Cold Front
40.
A dry and hot air mass would be...
a)
Maritime arctic
b)
Maritime tropical
c)
Continental tropical
d)
Continental polar
41.
A wet and hot air mass would be a...
a)
Maritime tropical
b)
Maritime polar
c)
Continental polar
d)
Continental tropical
42.
A dry and cold air mass would be...
a)
Maritime polar
b)
Continental polar
c)
Maritime tropical
d)
Continental tropical
43.
A wet and cold air mass would be a...
a)
Maritime polar
b)
Continental polar
c)
Maritime tropical
d)
Continental tropical
44.

Which type of air mass is pictured in letter "C" (northeastern U.S., around NYC)?

a)

Continental polar

b)

Continental tropical

c)

Maritime polar

d)

Maritime tropical

45.

What is the correct symbol for maritime polar?

a)

MP

b)

Mp

c)

mP

d)

mp

46.

This is the symbol for a _____________ weather front.

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Stationary

d)

Occluded

47.

This is the symbol for a _____________ weather front.

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Stationary

d)

Occluded

48.
What symbol is this?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
49.

Which type of weather front can produce foggy weather that can last for several days?

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Stationary

d)

Occluded

50.

What type of weather will you see along a cold front?

a)

Thunderstorms

b)

Sunny skies

c)

Gentle rain

d)

No weather

51.
How many fronts are there?
a)
2
b)
6
c)
4
d)
0
52.
When a cold front overtakes a warm front, the temperature drops as the warm air mass is cut off from the ground and pushed upward.  It can bring strong winds and heavy precipitation. 
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Occluded Front
d)
Stationary Front 
53.

The word meteorology means, _____ of the atmosphere

a)

weather

b)

sky

c)

science

d)

changes

54.

In the history of meteorology, the _____ was first around 1600 AD.

a)

thermometer

b)

weather map

c)

barometer

d)

weather computer

55.

Meteorology is the study of changes that take place in the atmosphere. Which of the following is NOT included?

a)

air pressure

b)

wind direction

c)

temperature

d)

gasses in the air

56.

Weather occurs in the layer of the atmosphere known as the_____.

a)

atmosphere

b)

trophosphere

c)

lithosphere

d)

magmasphere

57.

The father of meteorology is _____.

a)

plato

b)

aristotle

c)

formagio

d)

st. germain

58.

Clouds form the same in relation to altitude.

a)

true

b)

false

59.

Clouds at higher altitudes have more water droplets in them.

a)

true

b)

false

60.

Cumulus clouds bring rain.

a)

true

b)

false

61.

Tropical climates are found near the oceans.

a)

true

b)

false

62.

Polar climates are located around the equator

a)

true

b)

false

63.

Climate affects our seasons.

a)

true

b)

false

64.

Satellites, radar, and aircraft are all used to observe weather all over the world.

a)

true

b)

false

65.

Meteorologists use their training to understand how the atmosphere affects life on the planet.

a)

true

b)

false

66.

The study of meteorology is important for safety reasons around the world

a)

true

b)

false

67.

may bring cool or warm water from thousands of miles away and have a big impact on climate

a)

thunderstorms

b)

ocean currents

c)

mountains

d)

wind currents

68.

Clouds that are thin and wispy and at high altitudes

a)

nimbus

b)

cirrus

c)

stratus

d)

altostratus

69.

clouds that produce precipitation

a)

nimbus

b)

cirrus

c)

stratus

d)

altostratus

70.

____ clouds usually do not cast shadows or prevent sunlight from reaching the earth

a)

high

b)

middle

c)

low

d)

cumulus

71.

alto clouds are ___ clouds

a)

high

b)

middle

c)

low

72.

cirro clouds are ___ clouds

a)

high

b)

middle

c)

low

73.

Climate is the average weather of a region over ______.

a)

days

b)

weeks

c)

months

d)

years

74.

Clouds that are typically gray and uniform in shape and cover the entire horizon to make the day appear overcast or foggy are _____.

a)

nimmbus

b)

cirrus

c)

stratus

d)

altostratus

75.

Clouds that are dark gray in color and rugged that completely obscure the sun or moon while producing rain or snow are _____.

a)

middle

b)

cirrostratus

c)

cirrus

d)

nimbostratus

76.

Clouds that appear very transparent

a)

middle

b)

cirrus

c)

cirrostratus

d)

nimbostratus

77.

clouds that appear to cause a halo or ring surrounding the moon or sun

a)

nimbostratus

b)

cirrus

c)

cirrostratus

d)

middle

78.

Where in a thunderstorm cell will you find the most precipitation?

a)

Beneath the Updraft

b)

Beneath the Downdraft

c)

In the Anvil

d)

in front of the Gust Front

79.

Where is the heaviest precipitation of a storm?

a)

Downwind of the main draft

b)

Upwind of the main draft

80.

What is the correct order of the stages of a thunderstorm?

a)

Mature, Dissipating, Cumulus

b)

Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating

c)

Cumulus, Dissipating, Mature

d)

Dissipating, Mature, Cumulus

81.

Which of these are NOT characteristic of the Cumulus Stage?

a)

Strong downdraft & precipitation

b)

Warm boundary layer air flowing upward

c)

Increasing buoyancy

d)

Cloud formation

82.

Which of these are NOT characteristic of the Dissipation Stage?

a)

Glaciated anvil (made up of ice crystals)

b)

Strong updraft of warm, moist air

c)

Lighter precipitation

d)

Virga

83.

What is required for thunderstorm formation?

a)

Humidity

b)

Atmospheric Instability (aka temperature inversion)

c)

Wind Shear

d)

Trigger Mechanism

e)

All of the above

84.

True or False: Many thunderstorms can exist within the same air mass

a)

True

b)

False

85.

What triggers an air mass thunderstorm?

a)

Thermals of rising warm air

b)

Mountains

c)

Explosions

d)

Air Benders

86.

Which is NOT characteristic of an orthographic thunderstorm?

a)

Triggered by mountains or hills

b)

If upper-level winds are from the opposite direction, the storm can remain stationary for many hours

c)

Can be pushed by winds many, many miles

d)

Typically form over the Pacific Ocean

87.

Which happens first, thunder or lightning?

a)

thunder

b)

lightning

c)

They happen at exactly the same time; it just appears to be at different times.

88.

How would a hurricane weaken?

a)

move over cold water

b)

move over land

c)

move over warm water

89.

How would a hurricane strengthen?

a)

move over cold water

b)

move over land

c)

move over warm water

90.

This is a disturbance in the atmosphere that is characterized by lightning and thunder.

a)

Tornado

b)

Hurricane

c)

Thunderstorm

d)

None of these

91.

These clouds are capable of producing severe weather.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Nimbus

c)

Cumulonimbus

d)

Stratus

92.

How is thunder produced?

a)

By the expanding of air molecules as an electric current passes through the air

b)

By the expanding of air molecules at wind gusts pass through the air

c)

By the collision of two or more air masses

d)

By the collision or two or more fronts

93.

How do tornadoes form?

a)

it forms when moist, warm air meets cool, dry air head on.

b)

it forms when cool, moist air meets warm, dry air head on.

c)

it forms when a warm front and a cold front meet.

d)

it forms when two air masses collide.

94.

A tornado can spawn a hurricane

a)

True

b)

False

95.

How do scientists calculate the distance of a thunderstorm?

a)

The difference between the storm system and the rain

b)

The difference between the winds and the rain

c)

The time difference between the thunder and the lightning

d)

The time difference between the lightning and the hail

96.

How long does the average hurricane last?

a)

5-10 minutes

b)

10-20 hours

c)

1-2 days

d)

1 week

97.

What do we call the type of scientists who study thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes?

a)

Emergency Management Enforcement

b)

Weather Responders

c)

Storm Chasers

d)

Meteorologists

98.

Lightning bolt temperatures can reach which of the following temperatures?

a)

50,000°F

b)

28,000°F

c)

5,750°F

d)

926°F

99.

Is an indirect or direct lightning strike more dangerous?

a)

indirect

b)

direct

100.

Which of the following is an electric discharge of energy from storm clouds?

a)

nimbus

b)

thunder

c)

tornado

d)

lightning

101.

About how many tornadoes happen each year?

a)

17

b)

1,000

c)

82

d)

4,200

102.

Which way do a hurricane's winds rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

clockwise

b)

counter-clockwise

103.

Which way do a hurricane's winds rotate in the Southern Hemisphere?

a)

clockwise

b)

counter-clockwise

104.

Which of the following is true about the eye of the hurricane? (Choose TWO)

a)

It is the calmest part of the hurricane.

b)

It is the most dangerous part of the hurricane.

c)

It is characterized by fair weather and light wind speeds.

d)

There is a lot of rain but not much wind.

105.

How warm must ocean water be for a hurricane to form?

a)

68°F

b)

80°F

c)

85°F

d)

92°F

106.

A tropical storm is upgraded to a hurricane when wind speeds reach at least

a)

115 mph.

b)

39 mph.

c)

15 mph.

d)

74 mph.

107.
Which is NOT a condition that must be present to create a thunderstorm?
a)
Air must be full of moisture
b)
Warm air must rise quickly and continue to rise
c)
Lightning has to set something on fire
d)
The air in the cloud must stay warmer than the air around it
108.

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

a)

Melting Sea Ice

b)

Melting Land Ice

c)

Climate Change

109.

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.

110.

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.

111.
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
112.

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

113.

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

114.

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

115.
 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.
116.
What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?
a)
Urethane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Carbon Dioxide
117.
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
118.
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
119.
T/F: Water vapor is a greenhouse gas
a)
True
b)
False
120.
T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
121.
Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?
a)
Carbon Dioxide
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neon
122.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
123.
Which is a natural source of greenhouse gases?
a)
aerosols
b)
deforestation
c)
volcanic eruptions
d)
burning fossil fuels
124.
Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
a)
forest fires
b)
volcanic eruptions
c)
cellular respiration
d)
photosynthesis
125.
Which is a green-house gas?
a)
Methane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Ammonium
126.
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.
127.
What is one way that carbon enters the atmosphere?
a)
Sunlight
b)
Vehicle emissions/Exhaust
c)
Ocean uptake
d)
Rain
128.
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
129.
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
130.
Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
nitrogen
c)
water vapor
d)
methane
131.
Which of the following have been linked to climate change?  
a)
droughts
b)
flooding
c)
melting of polar ice caps
d)
all of the above
132.
Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?
a)
coal
b)
wood
c)
gasoline
d)
batteries
133.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
134.
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
135.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
136.
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
137.
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.
138.
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
139.
What is the definition of weather?
a)
a period of abnormally dry weather that lasts at least 2 years
b)
the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
c)
a complex community of organisms and the community's environment
d)
a release of toxic gas
140.
What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?
a)
drought
b)
weather
c)
emissions
d)
climate
141.
Carbon is stored in
a)
Trees and other living things
b)
Oceans
c)
underground in soil and fossil fuels
d)
All are correct
142.
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
143.
The second layer of the atmosphere up from Earth, where the ozone layer is that protects us from harmful UV rays, is the
a)
thermosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
troposphere
d)
mesosphere
144.
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
145.
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
146.
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
147.
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
148.
Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
nitrogen
c)
water vapor
d)
methane
149.
Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth.
a)
true
b)
false
150.
Which of the following have been linked to climate change?  
a)
droughts
b)
flooding
c)
melting of polar ice caps
d)
all of the above
151.
Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?
a)
coal
b)
wood
c)
gasoline
d)
batteries
152.
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
153.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
154.
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
155.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
156.
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.
157.

What is climate change?

a)

When Earth's temperature is not balanced

b)

When Earth's temperature is balanced

158.

Who keeps the Earth warm?

a)

The Sun

b)

The greenhouse gases

c)

Both of them

d)

None of them

159.

What causes "natural climate change"?

a)

Volcanic eruptions

b)

Changes in the sun's energy

c)

Both of them

d)

None of them

160.

What causes climate change?

a)

The increase in greenhouse gases

b)

The decrease in greenhouse gases

161.

What are some effects of climate change?

a)

Glaciers and ice sheets melting

b)

Seas rising

c)

Storms getting stronger

d)

All of them

162.

How can we stop climate change?

a)

Walk to close places instead of using the car

b)

Turn off the lights when you're not in a room

c)

Recycle more

d)

All of them

163.

How does the Earth maintain cool?

a)

It releases some heat from the sun back to space

b)

It absorbs the sun's heat

164.
Increasing quantities of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere will cause air temperatures to be _____. 
a)
warmer
b)
cooler
165.
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:
a)
Flooding
b)
Heat Waves
c)
Hurricanes
d)
All of the above
166.
Which human activity contributes the MOST carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a)
Fishing
b)
Breathing
c)
Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
Farming
167.

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.

168.

Which is not going to help reduce our carbon footprint?

a)

eating local food

b)

recycling

c)

driving to school

d)

planting trees

169.
When weather patterns change over a long period of time, we call it ___
a)
climate adaptation
b)
weather change
c)
climate change
d)
weather adaptation
170.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
171.

True or False: Climate on Earth never changes

a)

True

b)

False

172.

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

a)

Melting Sea Ice

b)

Melting Land Ice

c)

Climate Change

173.

1.What does the picture represent?

a)

Lines of latitude

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Climatic zones

d)

Weather patterns

174.

What should governments do to help prevent acid rain? They can ____

a)

help build more factories

b)

increase production levels

c)

enforce laws to reduce emissions

d)

encourage more persons to buy cars

175.

How is the rise in global temperature affecting coral reefs?

a)

Increase in coral reefs

b)

Leads to the death of coral reefs

c)

Greater variety of coral reefs

d)

Improvement in breeding grounds for fish

176.

Which two are likely to result from global warming?

a)

increase in surface temperatures

b)

reduction in greenhouse gases

c)

rise in ocean levels

d)

decrease in air pollution

177.

Why are forests important in reducing climate change? Trees ____

a)

use Carbon Dioxide to make food

b)

provide building materials

c)

are an important food source

d)

reflect all sunlight away from the Earth

178.

Which TWO activities produce the greatest amount of greenhouse gases?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Electricity generation

c)

Transportation

d)

Landfills

179.

Which BEST explains why is there an increase in CO2 ?

a)

Rapid boost in the by burning of fossil fuels

b)

increase education about climate change

c)

Population growth leads to exhaling more CO2

d)

CO2 is released by the oceans as they warm

180.

Which is NOT a effect of an increase in global temperatures?

a)

Rise in ocean levels

b)

Stronger hurricanes

c)

Changes in the amount of rainfall

d)

Diversification of animal species

181.

Which best explains how livestock farming contributes to global warming ? Animals __________

a)

waste pollutes the soil

b)

are consuming too much grass

c)

decayed matter emits too much carbon dioxide

d)

produce methane when they are digesting food

182.

Which shows the effect of climate change on human health? It ____

a)

causes illnesses such as heat stress

b)

increases respiratory illnesses such as asthma

c)

helps to spread diseases such as dengue fever

d)

all of the above

183.

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

184.
What gas from the list below is a cause for global warming?
a)
Urethane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Carbon Dioxide
185.
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
186.
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
187.
T/F: Water vapor is a greenhouse gas
a)
True
b)
False
188.
T/F: Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
189.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
190.
Which is a natural source of greenhouse gases?
a)
aerosols
b)
deforestation
c)
volcanic eruptions
d)
burning fossil fuels
191.
Which is a green-house gas?
a)
Methane
b)
Oxygen
c)
Hydrogen
d)
Ammonium
192.
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.
193.
What is one way that carbon enters the atmosphere?
a)
Sunlight
b)
Vehicle emissions/Exhaust
c)
Ocean uptake
d)
Rain
194.

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

a)

Melting Sea Ice

b)

Melting Land Ice

c)

Climate Change

195.
Which of the following is NOT evidence of global warming?
a)
Sea level rising
b)
Loss of Arctic Sea Ice
c)
Less Water Vapor in the Air
d)
More extreme weather events
196.
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:
a)
Flooding
b)
Heat Waves
c)
Hurricanes
d)
All of the above
197.
Which human activity contributes the MOST carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a)
Fishing
b)
Breathing
c)
Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
Farming
198.
Global Warming does not affect humans, only plants and animals
a)
True
b)
False
199.

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

a)

Melting Sea Ice

b)

Melting Land Ice

c)

Climate Change

200.

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.

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