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global warming

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A group of compounds that are able to trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth's surface warmer than it would be if they were not present.

a)

CO2 emissions

b)

greenhouse gases

c)

climate change

2.

Global warming is the term used to describe the RISING of the average temperature on Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Global warming has negative effects on plants, animals and human beings.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Global Warming is MAINLY caused by...

a)

...the Sun

b)

...the Greenhouse Effect.

5.

The Greenhouse Effect happens when the HEAT cannot escape the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Oil and gas produce huge clouds of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Deforestation is another cause of global warming.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Trees help the Earth because...

a)

...they absorb huge amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from the air and release oxygen back into it.

b)

...they absorb huge amounts of oxygen from the air and release Carbon Dioxide (CO2) back into it.

9.

Due to a DECREASE in the number of trees and forests, the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) remains in the atmosphere :(

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Recycling, saving energy and using bicycles instead of cars can help reduce Global Warming.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of the following gases does not trap heat?

a)

A. Carbon dioxide

b)

B. Nitrogen

c)

C. Water vapor

d)

D. Methane

12.

As average global temperature rises,

a)

Average precipitation increases

b)

Average precipitation decreases

c)

Average precipitation is unchanged

13.

Compared to other greenhouse gases, ___________ is the most effective at trapping heat near the Earth's surface.

a)

A. Carbon dioxide

b)

B. Nitrogen

c)

C. Water vapor

d)

D. Methane

14.

Some kinds of pollution in the atmosphere can act to cool the planet by reducing the amount of solar radiation that reaches Earth's surface.

a)

reducing the amount of solar radiation

b)

increasing the amount of solar radiation

c)

reducing the amount of carbon dioxide

d)

increasing the amount of carbon dioxide

15.

Earth has recorded _______________ temperatures in the past than it is today.

a)

warmer

b)

cooler

c)

the same

16.
What is the greenhouse effect?
a)
warming of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere.
b)
cooling of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere
17.
We need the natural greenhouse effect for Earth to be habitable.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
The enhanced greenhouse effect leads to global warming.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Which 2 greenhouse gases contribute the MOST to global warming of Earth?
a)
N2O and H2O
b)
O3 and H2O
c)
CO2 and CH4
20.
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
21.

The gradual increase in the temperature is known as ...

a)

Green Effect

b)

Methane

c)

Carbon dioxide Gases

d)

Global Warming

22.

How can Global Warming cause sea levels to rise?

a)

by causing it to rain more often.

b)

by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes.

c)

by melting glaciers and ice caps.

d)

by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions.

23.

Why does cutting down trees increase Global Warming?

a)

Trees absorb the Sun’s energy without radiating back into the atmosphere.

b)

Trees drain Greenhouse gases like methane from soil.

c)

Trees provide shade which counteracts Global Warming.

d)

Trees soak up Carbon dioxide.

24.

Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?

a)

It causes climate change and increase in the Global temperature.

b)

It can lead to a major increase in Greenhouses.

c)

It causes a major decrease in people.

d)

It leads to more factories.

25.

How are Greenhouse gasses harming our environment?

a)

Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to cool down.

b)

Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to warm up.

c)

More heat is able to escape.

d)

They aren’t.

26.

Things you can do to help decrease Global Warming include:

a)

Keep your air conditioner on high.

b)

Keep your deep freezer door open.

c)

Eat more ice cream.

d)

Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.

27.

In a warmer world, we would expect more...

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Droughts

c)

Desert expansions

d)

All of these

28.

Which of the following are effects of ozone depletion?

a)

Reduced crop yields.

b)

Immune system suppression.

c)

Increased photochemical smog.

d)

All of these.

29.

Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for Global Warming.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

All of the following are Greenhouse gasses except...

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Nitrous oxide

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Water vapour

31.

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.

32.

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.

33.

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.

34.

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

a)

using bottled water

b)

eating meat

c)

burning fossil fuels

d)

texting on cellphones

35.

The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as

a)

Global Warming

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Methane

d)

Carbon Dioxide Gases

36.

How is the greenhouse effect produced?

a)

When the Sun doesn’t emit radiation.

b)

When some energy is reflected back to Earth.

c)

When solar energy trespasses the atmosphere.

d)

When the greenhouse is burned.

37.
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
38.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
39.

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.

40.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no