WorksheetsENVS Unit 7 Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Global warming refers specifically to an increase in...
earth's average temperature
average precipitation
average methane levels in soil
average carbon dioxide in oceans
Global warming is dangerous for coastal areas because of...
temperature of ocean
pH of ocean waters
acidification of ocean
rising sea levels
How can you reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by driving?
take more trips each day
turn the ac and radio off in your car
take public transportation
roll down your windows while driviing
How can trees help with global warming?
trees release moisture that cools the atmosphere
trees photosynthesize, removing CO2 from atmosphere
the roots of trees absorb CO2 from the soil
The leaves of trees produce oxygen
Greenhouse gases like water vapor, methane and CO2...
trap heat near the earth
release heat
have no effect on heat
help your garden
Which contributes the most to CO2 in atmosphere?
burning fossil fuels
farming
respiration
fishing
What is the biggest source of greenhouse gases in the US?
agriculture
transportation
coal burning power plants
deforestation
Lowest layer of atmosphere (closest to the earth)
troposphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
Temperature Inversion
is when it's cold in summer
is when it's warm in winter
a layer of cool, dense air stays near the ground and under a layer of warm air.
having only one season
Rain has a pH of 5.6. What would the pH of acid rain be?
4.6
5.6
6.6
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Ozone depletion is caused by...
carbon monoxide
fossil fuels
chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs)
scrubbers
Which gas is most prevalent in earth's atmosphere?
oxygen
carbon
neon
nitrogen
How can ozone be good?
absorbs harmful UV rays
provides drinking water
absorbs CO2 from atmosphere
keeps earth cool
weather occurs in the...
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
exosphere
Radiation, conduction and convection are...
ways to model climate
3 ways to transfer heat
helps with air pressure
not important
An area where 2 o more air masses collide is...
convection current
front
back
side to side
most air pollution comes from...
burning fossil fuels
bretahing
photosynthesis
ozone
the source of pollution in photochemical smog is...
volcanoes
farming
motor vehicle emissions
factories
Poor air quality inside can be fixed with...
open a window
clean air ducts
improved ventilation
all of these
pH scale measures...
acids and bases
temperature
air pressure
none of these
greenhouse gases include all EXCEPT
carbon dioxide
methane
water vapor
oxygen
atmosphere layers from lowest to highest
troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere
thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, mesosphere
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
Which is NOT a consequence of a warming earth?
higher sea levels
animal habitats shifting towards the equator
changes in weather patterns
earlier animal migrations
Which is true regarding air pollution and human health?
air pollution is commonly listed as cause of death
years of research link air pollution with lung disease
none of the health impacts are reversible
healthy adults are more prone to illness
Which air pollutant scars lungs?
asbestos
radon
ozone
none of these
Oxygen makes up ____ % of our atmosphere
21
78
1
17
cold air is more dense than warm air
true
false
CO2 in atmosphere is increasing
true
false
Closer to the equator generally means
warmer temps
cooler temps
more rain
less rain
What layer of atmosphere contains an ozone layer that helps absorb UV rays?
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
primary pollutants
result from reactions with other chemicals in the air
are emitted directly from a source
"it is cold and raining today" descriibes
climate
weather
Average temp for houston in July is 92 deg F, with avg humidity of 95% describes
climate
weather
radiation
transfer of heat through touching
transfer of heat through space
transfer of heat through air or liquid
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