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Climate Change Quiz

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.
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
4.
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
5.
Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
nitrogen
c)
water vapor
d)
methane
6.
Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
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
8.
Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?
a)
coal
b)
wood
c)
gasoline
d)
batteries
9.
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
10.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
11.
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
13.
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
14.
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.
15.
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
16.
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
17.
What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?
a)
drought
b)
weather
c)
emissions
d)
climate
18.
Carbon is stored in
a)
Trees and other living things
b)
Oceans
c)
underground in soil and fossil fuels
d)
All are correct
19.
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
20.
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
21.
What is climate?
a)
 What's going on with the atmosphere at any particular time
b)
The type of weather that occurs during a particular season
c)
An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time
d)
How much sunshine an area gets 
22.
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
a)
Carbon dioxide CO2
b)
Methane CH4
c)
Water vapor
d)
Nitrogen N2
23.

Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.

a)

precipitation

b)

sun spots

c)

temperature

d)

ocean currents

24.

Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...

a)

being more energy-efficient

b)

using renewable sources of energy

c)

removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

d)

all of the above

25.

Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has

a)

decreased slightly.

b)

increased steadily.

c)

stayed about the same

26.

How does carbon dioxide get into the atmosphere?

a)

By burning fossil fuels

b)

From the respiration of plants and animals

c)

From organisms that break down dead plants and animals (organic material)

d)

All of the above

27.

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar energy when it reaches Earth?

a)

Some solar energy reflects off the atmosphere, back to space

b)

Some solar energy passes through Earth and comes out the other side

c)

Some solar energy is absorbed by land and water

d)

Some solar energy is radiated from the Earth's surface and trapped by the atmosphere

28.

What are examples of renewable energy sources? Choose all that apply.

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Coal

d)

Gas

29.

What are examples of non-renewable energy sources?

a)

Geothermal

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Hydro

30.

What is the definition of renewable energy sources?

a)

sources of energy that will never go away or be used up

b)

Sources of energy that can go away and be used up

c)

Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal

d)

Coal, Oil, Gas

31.

Why don't we want to use as much non-renewable energy sources?

a)

They cause pollution and CO2 to be put into our air/atmosphere

b)

The cause less pollution

c)

They are difficult to get

d)

They smell funky

32.

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?

a)

The world birth rate dropped to less than 22

births per 1,000 people per year.

b)

The president of the United States signed a law

that created one of the country’s largest nature

parks.

c)

Farmers increasingly use chemical fertilizers

that allow nitrogen and phosphorous to enter

water sources.

d)

Humans began using work-saving technologies

that release carbon dioxide and methane.

33.

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?

a)

because lower carbon dioxide levels mean more

heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere

b)

because higher carbon dioxide levels mean

more heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere

c)

because lower carbon dioxide levels mean less

heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere

d)

because higher carbon dioxide levels mean less

heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere

34.

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?

a)

Increase the rate of deforestation.

b)

Increase the rate of respiration.

c)

Use more fossil fuels.

d)

Plant more trees.

35.

How is the atmosphere involved in the

greenhouse effect?

a)

Gases in the atmosphere trap and redirect heat

reflected from the surface of Earth.

b)

Heat from the surface of Earth is absorbed by

gases and radiated into space.

c)

Gases magnify the heat of the Sun as it passes

down through Earth's atmosphere.

d)

It transforms light energy from the Sun into

thermal energy that warms the surface of Earth.

36.

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?

a)

the average temperatures of two cities in North

America for 20 years

b)

Earth's average temperatures since the year

1800

c)

a classroom log of temperatures since

September

d)

day and night temperatures over the Atlantic

Ocean for 10 years

37.

Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...

a)

being more energy-efficient

b)

using renewable sources of energy

c)

removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

d)

all of the above

38.

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

a)

Melting Sea Ice

b)

Melting Land Ice

c)

Climate Change

39.

MAIN greenhouse gas responsible for Climate Change is:

a)

nitrogen

b)

carbon

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

methane

40.

Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

a)

forest fires

b)

volcanic eruptions

c)

cellular respiration

d)

photosynthesis

41.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
42.

Oceans cover approximately what percentage of our planet?

a)

15%

b)

35%

c)

50%

d)

75%

43.
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
44.

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

45.

What does pollution do?

a)

It harms animals.

b)

It harms all non-living things.

c)

It harms all living things.

d)

It harms Steve.

46.

Which is not a source of renewable energy?

a)

Biomass

b)

Geothermal

c)

Solar

d)

Natural gas

47.

What results from livestock and other agricultural practices and by the decay of organic waste in municipal solid waste landfills?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Methane

c)

Water Vapor

d)

Fluorinated Gases

e)

Nitrous Oxide

48.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Water vapor
d)
All answers are correct
49.

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

50.

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

51.

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

52.

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

53.
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.
54.

Carbon dioxide,, Oxygen, nitrogen , Hydrogen, helium, Ozone ,chlorine, methane : Out of all these gases ...which ones are considered green house gases?

a)

Oxygen and chlorine

b)

Hydrogen and nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide and methane

d)

helium and ozone

55.

The temperature of a body of water influences

a)

The temperature of the air above it

b)

The formation of deserts

c)

Vegetation patterns

d)

Global warming

56.

Global winds distribute both of these around the Earth

a)

Transpiration and evaporation

b)

Heat and moisture

c)

Precipitation and drought

d)

Rain Shadows and deserts

57.

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?

a)

Earth’s climate would be warmer, so the percentage of female turtles would increase..

b)

Earth’s climate would be cooler, so the percentage of female turtles would increase.

c)

Earth’s climate would be warmer, so the percentage of female turtles would decrease

d)

Earth’s climate would be cooler, so the percentage of female turtles would decrease.