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WorksheetsClimate Change Quiz
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins
Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.
precipitation
sun spots
temperature
ocean currents
Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...
being more energy-efficient
using renewable sources of energy
removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions
all of the above
Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has
decreased slightly.
increased steadily.
stayed about the same
How does carbon dioxide get into the atmosphere?
By burning fossil fuels
From the respiration of plants and animals
From organisms that break down dead plants and animals (organic material)
All of the above
Which of the following does NOT happen to solar energy when it reaches Earth?
Some solar energy reflects off the atmosphere, back to space
Some solar energy passes through Earth and comes out the other side
Some solar energy is absorbed by land and water
Some solar energy is radiated from the Earth's surface and trapped by the atmosphere
What are examples of renewable energy sources? Choose all that apply.
Solar
Wind
Coal
Gas
What are examples of non-renewable energy sources?
Geothermal
Coal
Oil
Hydro
What is the definition of renewable energy sources?
sources of energy that will never go away or be used up
Sources of energy that can go away and be used up
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal
Coal, Oil, Gas
Why don't we want to use as much non-renewable energy sources?
They cause pollution and CO2 to be put into our air/atmosphere
The cause less pollution
They are difficult to get
They smell funky
These graphs show increases in greenhouse
gasses in Earth’s atmosphere. As levels of
greenhouse gasses have increased, the
temperature of Earth’s surface has risen.
Which change has most likely contributed to a
rise in surface temperatures on Earth?
The world birth rate dropped to less than 22
births per 1,000 people per year.
The president of the United States signed a law
that created one of the country’s largest nature
parks.
Farmers increasingly use chemical fertilizers
that allow nitrogen and phosphorous to enter
water sources.
Humans began using work-saving technologies
that release carbon dioxide and methane.
The graph shows changes in carbon dioxide
(CO2) concentrations and surface temperatures
on Earth from the years 1880 to 2000.
Why do carbon dioxide concentrations and
surface temperatures show the relationship seen
in the graph?
because lower carbon dioxide levels mean more
heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere
because higher carbon dioxide levels mean
more heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere
because lower carbon dioxide levels mean less
heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere
because higher carbon dioxide levels mean less
heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere
The graph shows changes in the levels ofatmospheric carbon dioxide over time. What might be one way to reverse the trend shown in the graph?
Increase the rate of deforestation.
Increase the rate of respiration.
Use more fossil fuels.
Plant more trees.
How is the atmosphere involved in the
greenhouse effect?
Gases in the atmosphere trap and redirect heat
reflected from the surface of Earth.
Heat from the surface of Earth is absorbed by
gases and radiated into space.
Gases magnify the heat of the Sun as it passes
down through Earth's atmosphere.
It transforms light energy from the Sun into
thermal energy that warms the surface of Earth.
Students are asked to complete a research
project on climate change. Which of the following
is the best set of data to use in the report?
the average temperatures of two cities in North
America for 20 years
Earth's average temperatures since the year
1800
a classroom log of temperatures since
September
day and night temperatures over the Atlantic
Ocean for 10 years
Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...
being more energy-efficient
using renewable sources of energy
removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions
all of the above
What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?
Melting Sea Ice
Melting Land Ice
Climate Change
MAIN greenhouse gas responsible for Climate Change is:
nitrogen
carbon
carbon dioxide
methane
Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
forest fires
volcanic eruptions
cellular respiration
photosynthesis
Oceans cover approximately what percentage of our planet?
15%
35%
50%
75%
Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
deforestation
photosynthesis
oceans
all of the above
the loss of animal species
What does pollution do?
It harms animals.
It harms all non-living things.
It harms all living things.
It harms Steve.
Which is not a source of renewable energy?
Biomass
Geothermal
Solar
Natural gas
What results from livestock and other agricultural practices and by the decay of organic waste in municipal solid waste landfills?
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Water Vapor
Fluorinated Gases
Nitrous Oxide
What should governments do to help prevent acid rain? They can ____
help build more factories
increase production levels
enforce laws to reduce emissions
encourage more persons to buy cars
How is the rise in global temperature affecting coral reefs?
Increase in coral reefs
Leads to the death of coral reefs
Greater variety of coral reefs
Improvement in breeding grounds for fish
Why are forests important in reducing climate change? Trees ____
use Carbon Dioxide to make food
provide building materials
are an important food source
reflect all sunlight away from the Earth
Which shows the effect of climate change on human health? It ____
causes illnesses such as heat stress
increases respiratory illnesses such as asthma
helps to spread diseases such as dengue fever
all of the above
Carbon dioxide,, Oxygen, nitrogen , Hydrogen, helium, Ozone ,chlorine, methane : Out of all these gases ...which ones are considered green house gases?
Oxygen and chlorine
Hydrogen and nitrogen
Carbon dioxide and methane
helium and ozone
The temperature of a body of water influences
The temperature of the air above it
The formation of deserts
Vegetation patterns
Global warming
Global winds distribute both of these around the Earth
Transpiration and evaporation
Heat and moisture
Precipitation and drought
Rain Shadows and deserts
Temperature affects the development of sea turtle eggs. Eggs incubated at cooler temperatures are more likely to become males. How would higher atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations most likely affect sea turtle populations?
Earth’s climate would be warmer, so the percentage of female turtles would increase..
Earth’s climate would be cooler, so the percentage of female turtles would increase.
Earth’s climate would be warmer, so the percentage of female turtles would decrease
Earth’s climate would be cooler, so the percentage of female turtles would decrease.
