WorksheetsTopic 7: Climate Change and Energy Production
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
In the ocean circulatory system, in what direction does water move in warm or cold currents?
A. warm currents move water away from equator and cold currents move water towards equator
B. cold currents move water away from equator and warm currents move water towards equator
C. Both warm and cold currents move water towards the equator
D. None of the options
The increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing which negative effects?
A. A decrease in the mean global temperature.
B. A decreased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
C. The potential for long-term change in climate and weather patterns.
D. Lowering in sea level
The melting of the polar ice caps is resulting in less ice and lowering planetary albedo.
What type of feedback is the following scenario?
A. Negative Feedback
B. Positive Feedback
C. Equal Feedback
Which of the following renewable energy examples will most likely not become a major energy source?
A. Tidal Power
B. Solar Power
C. Wind Power
D. Geothermal Power
Most countries around the world currently depend on fossil fuels to function. Which group of countries use the most fossil fuels?
A. LEDCs
B. MEDCs
C. Both use around equal amounts of fossil fuels
Fossil fuels have certain advantages over other sources of energy. Which option below describes an advantage of using fossil fuels?
A. It’s a non-renewable resource.
B. It’s expensive.
C. It’s plentiful and most infrastructure is set up for fossil fuel
D. It releases pollutants when burned.
As world temperature increase due to the enhanced greenhouse effect, what is a strategy to mitigate it’s effects?
A. Geo-engineering
B. Reduction of energy consumption.
C. Using renewable sources of energy.
D. All the options are correct.
True or False: Mitigation involves reduction and/or stabilization of greenhouse emissions and their removal from the atmosphere.
True
False
Which renewable energy sources are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels, but still release air pollutants?
A. Biofuels
B. Coal
C. Solar Power
D. Hydroelectric Power
True or False: A mitigation strategy to reduce air pollutants involves increasing the amount of nitrogen and sulfur oxides to the atmosphere.
A. True
B. False
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
A. Coal
B. Natural Gas
C. Nuclear Power
D. None of the options are correct
Hydroelectric power is classified as a renewable energy source and involves creating a dam. Are there any disadvantages that exist in hydroelectric power?
No, this form of power doesn't produce any emissions
No, this form of power doesn't involve any type of habitat destruction
Yes, this form power involves the release of pollutants during the construction process of a dam
Yes, this form of power involves extensive use of plastics.
Wind power is classified as a renewable energy source and involves the use of wind turbines. Are there any disadvantages that exist with the use of wind power?
No, this form of power is one of the most reliable renewable energy sources
No, this form of power is clean and completely harmless to the environment
Yes, this form of power produces harmful air emissions
Yes, this form of power only works when there is wind
The pie chart shows the energy consumption in China based per economic sector. Which sector uses the least amount of energy?
Agriculture
Transportation
Construction
Manufacturing
Based on the pie chart, what is the main source of human-related emissions of greenhouse gases?
Agriculture
Energy
Waste
Industrial Process
True or False: As global warming intensifies, could a tropical disease like malaria spread to locations never seen before?
True
False
Identify the feedback that is considered self-regulating
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Neutral Feedback
What's the name of the feedback that leads to instability and change?
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Neutral Feedback
In some previous mass extinctions, naturally caused global warming was to blame. Which of the following is an example of a natural cause for global warming?
Changes in the Earth's Orbit and Rotation.
Variations in Solar Activity
Volcanic Activity
All the options are examples of natural causes for global warming
Which conference attempted to legally bind countries into reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions?
Kyoto Protocol
Paris Conference
Clean Air Act
Environmental Protection Agency
Identify the type of feedback: If carbon dioxide increases in the atmosphere this will cause increased plant growth because photosynthesis increases. As a result, carbon dioxide concentrations will decrease since plant biomass and productivity increase.
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Which option(s) below has been proven to be one of the leading reasons of climate change?
Fossil Fuel use
Habitat Destruction
Industrialized Agriculture
All the answers are correct.
Adaptation refers to efforts to live with the consequences of climate change. Which example below can be considered an adaption method?
using carbon-capture technology in industries that release carbon emissions
Replacing all fossil fuel power plants with renewable energy sources
building higher sea walls to protect everyone from the rising sea level
restoring destroyed or cleared habitats
The agriculture industry, both farming and raising livestock, is a major contributor of greenhouse gases. Which of the following is an example of a pollutant that comes from this industry?
A. Oxides of Nitrogen
B. Methane
C. Lead
D. both A and B are examples of pollutants from the agriculture industry
Which type of policy can help companies reduce Carbon emissions?
Carbon Tax
Carbon Trading
Carbon Offset Schems
All the options are correct.
