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7th Grade Science Final Exam REVIEW (NEWEST)

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

biking or walking instead of driving

b)

using renewable sources of energy

c)

removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

d)

throwing away more trash

2.

The energy we use to function in our everyday lives can be classified as...

a)

Renewable or non-renewable

b)

Natural or non-renewable

c)

Renewable and Natural

d)

All of them

3.
Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?
a)

It's cheaper than fossil fuels

b)

The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years so it can be used over and over

c)

Solar energy recharges batteries

d)

Solar energy takes away energy from the moon

4.
_____________ power is electricity produced by flowing water.
a)
Solar 
b)
Wind 
c)
Hydroelectric 
d)
water
5.

Renewable energy resources produce less_____________ than fossil fuels.

a)

pollution

b)

energy

c)

wind

d)

light

6.
Which energy uses water held behind a dam?
a)
Geothermal
b)
Hydroelectric
c)
Nuclear
d)
Solar
7.

What is a renewable resource? (Choose all that are correct)

a)

A resource you can reuse over and over

b)

An object you cannot replace

c)

Fossil fuels

d)

A resource that has a nearly unlimited supply

8.

Energy produced by burning organic matter waste such as wood, food scraps, and animal matter is called______________ energy.

a)
Biomass
b)
Thermal energy
c)
Solar
d)
Wind
9.
What is a disadvantage of wind power?
a)
We have too many rainy days in US
b)
It is not always windy in some places
c)
Companies charge too much to make the wind blow
d)
The sun is not always out
10.
Heat transferred from beneath the surface of Earth and used to produce energy for human use is...
a)
Hydropower
b)
Wind Energy
c)
Geothermal Energy
d)
Solar Energy
11.

All of the following are considered renewable energy sources EXCEPT –

a)

Wind

b)

Coal

c)

Biomass

d)

Solar

12.
Wind Energy is...
a)

 Energy that comes from capturing the movement of the air

b)

Energy that comes from the Sun

c)

A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy

d)

Fuel from plant material

13.
Which type of alternative energy source is shown in this picture?
a)
Wind
b)
Solar
c)
Hydroelectric
d)
Geothermal
14.

This power plant, harnessing the energy of heat below Earth's surface, produces electricity most likely by using

a)
fossil fuels
b)
biofuels
c)
solar energy 
d)
geothermal energy 
15.

Renewable Resources are the SAME as ...

a)

Non-Renewable Resources

b)

Green Energy

16.
The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?
a)
Water
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Geothermal
17.
Which alternative energy source is generated beneath Earth’s crust and can be used to heat buildings?
a)
Hydroelectric energy
b)
Geothermal energy
c)
Wind energy
d)
Solar energy
18.
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
a)
Wind
b)
Coal
c)
Solar
d)
Biomass
19.
What characteristic do all renewable resources share?
a)

Produced by waste products

b)

Form underground from dead organisms.

c)

Replaced in a short period of time

d)

Splitting atoms

20.
Water is renewable because it.......
a)
can be frozen
b)
important to all life
c)
can be replaced constantly
d)
can evaporate
21.
What do we call large areas of windmills?
a)
Wind farms
b)
Hurricanes
c)
Turbines
d)
Wind tunnels
22.

A con for wind energy is... (Choose all that are correct)

a)

the wind turbines are unpleasant to look at

b)

the wind turbines are unpleasant to listen to

c)

they are cheap to build

d)

they provide income for farmers

23.

A positive aspect of investing in geothermal energy is... (choose all that are correct)

a)

it is expensive to start using

b)

it is very efficient & reliable

c)

there is an unlimited supply of heat from within the Earth

d)

it is limited to certain areas

24.
Nuclear Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
25.

1. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source? *

a)

gasoline

b)

solar power

c)

coal

d)

fossil fuels

e)

all of the above

26.

This type of natural resource can be replaced in a short period of time.

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

27.

Which of the following renewable energy sources come from plants and animals?

a)

geothermal

b)

coal

c)

solar

d)

biomass

28.

Solar energy is energy from what?

a)

The inside of the Earth

b)

The Sun

c)

Mars

d)

Any plant that has died in the past.

29.
This Picture Represents Which Type of Alternative Energy?
a)
Wind
b)
Solar
c)
Hydroelectric
d)
Geothermal
30.

Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they

a)

do not produce pollution

b)

are no longer used by humans

c)

are created so quickly

d)

take millions of years to form, so once they're gone, they're gone

31.

What are the main fossil fuels?

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Nuclear Energy

32.

Nuclear Energy is made through 2 processes called...

a)

Fission

b)

Fusion

c)

Fracking

d)

Heating

33.

A disadvantage of nuclear energy is that it creates...

a)

fossil fuels

b)

hydroelectric

c)

radioactive waste

d)

biomass

34.

Which fossil fuel is created from the remains of dead plants and forms into a "rock?"

a)

Coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Nuclear Energy

35.

What is the main element in fossil fuels?

a)

Carbon

b)

Oxygen

c)

Methane

d)

Uranium

36.

Scientists and engineers often use this process to gain access to Natural Gas & Oil sources...

a)

Drilling

b)

Fusion

c)

Fission

d)

Depleting

37.

In the United States, what percent (%) of our energy comes from fossil fuels?

a)

85%

b)

30%

c)

75%

d)

99%

38.

In order to use the energy inside of fossil fuels, they must be...

a)

burned

b)

melted

c)

crushed

d)

cut

39.

What is needed for all fossil fuels to form?

a)

Heat

b)

Pressure

c)

A lot of time (millions of years)

d)

Uranium

40.

Fusion is the process of

a)

combining atoms to form new atoms

b)

splitting atoms to make smaller atoms

c)

Breaking atoms down

d)

Destroying atoms

41.

Fission is the process of

a)

combining atoms to form new atoms

b)

splitting atoms to make smaller atoms

c)

Breaking atoms down

d)

Destroying atoms

42.

Which process is used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity?

a)

Fission

b)

Fusion

c)

Fracking

d)

Melting

43.

Which element is used in nuclear power plants for energy?

a)

Carbon

b)

Oxygen

c)

Uranium

d)

Methane

44.

In a nuclear power plant, the reactor is where...

a)

fission takes place

b)

fusion takes place

c)

atoms melt

d)

atoms are destroyed

45.

Disadvantages of fossil fuels...

a)

they are not easily replaced

b)

they create pollution in the environment

c)

they are cheap

d)

they can be stored for later use

46.

Advantages of Non-renewable energy...

a)

they can be stored for use at later time

b)

they are cheap

c)

they are not easily replaced

d)

they cause pollution to the environment

47.

Fossil fuels are formed from:

a)

The remains of ancient plants and animals

b)

Current living plants

c)

Water cycles

d)

Solar radiation

48.
Splitting a uranium atom is called - 
a)
fission
b)
fusion
49.

A major scientific concern over nuclear energy is how to--

a)

store the radioactive waste products safely

b)

reduce the air pollution it causes

c)

deal with the large amounts of fossil fuels required

d)

prevent people from using too much nuclear energy

50.

Identify the 2 nuclear disasters that have happened....

a)
Chernobyl, Ukraine
b)
Fukushima, Japan
c)
3 Mile Island, Pennsylvania
d)
Hiroshima, Japan
51.
a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

low pressure

52.
a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

high pressure

53.
a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

low pressure

54.

This type of front is "stuck" and rain may happen for many days

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

high front

d)

stationary front

55.

What weather did Seattle just experience?

a)

cooler temperatures and a thunderstorm because of the cold front that just passed through

b)

cooler temperatures and light rain because of the low pressure system that just passed through

c)

warmer temperatures because of the warm front that just passed through

d)

no precipitation and a drop in temperature because of the cold front that just passed through

56.
Which front is located near San Diego?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
57.

What type of weather is Tulsa about to experience?

a)

an increase in temperature because of the warm front

b)

a drop in temperature with gentle rain because of the cold front

c)

many days of clouds and precipitation because of the occluded front

d)

many days of clouds and precipitation because of the stationary front

58.

Identify the front described: The temperature dropped very quickly and it is now super cold outside. It is really windy and it looks like we are about to get a LOT of snow.

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

59.
Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience increasing temperatures during the next 24 hours? 
a)
Denver, because it is raining there
b)
Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching
c)
Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching
d)
Houston, because it is in a high pressure area
60.
What direction is the warm front moving on the map? 
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
61.

This is the symbol for a(n)...

a)

Stationary Front

b)

Occluded Front

c)

Cold Front

d)

Warm Front

62.

Which choice best describes the weather conditions Lana is experiencing now? Dear Diary, What a dreary day it is! It's Saturday and it's been raining non-stop for 3 days straight. When I look outside, all I see are gray skies and rain pouring down.

a)

stationary front

b)

occluded front

c)

cold front

d)

warm front

63.

Which kind of weather is produced from a cold front?

a)

Thunderstorms

b)

Always snow

c)

Warming up

d)

Temperatures of 12 or below

64.

What happens when two air masses meet?

a)

a hurricane occurs

b)

a dog barks

c)

a front is created

d)

warm air enters

65.

This is the symbol for a(n) _____________ weather front.

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Stationary

d)

Occluded

66.

Which type of weather front can produce foggy weather that can last for several days?

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Stationary

d)

Occluded

67.
Where the warm and cold air meet and stall, clouds and fog form, and it may rain or snow.  It could bring many days of clouds and precipitation.  
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Occluded Front 
d)
Stationary Front 
68.
When a cold front overtakes a warm front, the temperature drops as the warm air mass is cut off from the ground and pushed upward.  It can bring strong winds and heavy precipitation. 
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Occluded Front
d)
Stationary Front 
69.

A(n) ________ front may remain in the same place for several days, producing clouds and precipitation

a)

cold

b)

stationary

c)

occluded

d)

warm

70.
Which front leads to steady rain for several days?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
71.
What direction is the cold front moving?
a)
Northwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northeast
d)
Southwest
72.
What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold front
d)
Warm front
73.
What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold Front
d)
Warm Front
74.

Based on the weather map, what type of weather did Denver just experience?

a)

Strong winds and gentle precipitation because of the low pressure system that is nearby

b)

Sunny skies and nice weather because of the cold front that just passed through

c)

Thunderstorms and a cool down in temperature because of the cold front that just passed through

d)

Thunderstorms and a cool down in temperature because of the warm front that just passed through

75.
Layer of Earth's atmosphere where it rains
a)
thermosphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
troposphere
76.
Layer of Earth's atmosphere in which we live
a)
thermosphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
troposphere
77.

Earth's ozone layer is important because it absorbs

a)

visible light

b)

harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV light)

c)

x-rays

d)

radio waves

78.
Warm air rises and creates
a)
low pressure
b)
medium pressure
c)
high pressure
d)
uneven pressure
79.
Cold air sinks and creates
a)
low pressure
b)
medium pressure
c)
high pressure
d)
uneven pressure
80.

Which pressure system results in rainy or stormy weather?

a)

weather system

b)

high pressure

c)

low pressure

d)

jet stream

81.
Which front is represented on a weather map with the following symbol?
a)
cold
b)
stationary
c)
warm
d)
occluded
82.
Which front is represented on a weather map with the following symbol?
a)
cold
b)
stationary
c)
warm
d)
occluded
83.

_________ is the most abundant (common) gas in our atmosphere

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

methane

84.

A(n) _______________ front results in a quick drop in temperature, strong winds, and precipitation

a)

stationary

b)

occluded

c)

warm

d)

cold

85.

Identify the 2 main gases in Earth's atmosphere

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Methane

d)

Carbon Dioxide

86.

What gas makes up 21% of Earth's Atmosphere?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Ozone

d)

None of the Above

87.

Where do satellites orbit?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

88.

What is the correct order of layers for the atmosphere from Earth's surface to outer space?

a)

Thermosphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Troposphere

Exosphere

b)

Thermosphere

Exosphere

Troposphere

Mesosphere

Stratosphere

c)

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Exosphere

d)

Troposphere

Stratosphere

Exosphere

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

89.

Which pressure system results in rainy or stormy weather?

a)

weather system

b)

high pressure

c)

low pressure

d)

jet stream

90.
a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

low pressure

91.
a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

high pressure

92.
a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

high pressure

93.
a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

low pressure

94.

This type of front is "stuck" and rain may happen for many days

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

high front

d)

stationary front

95.

What weather did Seattle just experience?

a)

cooler temperatures and a thunderstorm because of the cold front that just passed through

b)

cooler temperatures and light rain because of the low pressure system that just passed through

c)

warmer temperatures because of the warm front that just passed through

d)

no precipitation and a drop in temperature because of the cold front that just passed through

96.

Bob and Ann want to know if today has a higher or low air pressure system. Outside they notice that the atmosphere is cool and dry. This means they are experiencing a…

a)

High pressure system

b)

Low pressure system

c)

Both a high and low pressure system

d)

Neither a high & low pressure system

97.

What is the forecast going to be in Dallas?

a)

Sunny skies

b)

Rain showers

c)

Snow Flurries

d)

Hurricane

98.

What is the forecast going to be in Minneapolis?

a)

Sunny skies

b)

Rain showers

c)

Snow Flurries

d)

Hurricane

99.

What is the forecast going to be in Los Angeles?

a)

Sunny skies

b)

Rain showers

c)

Snow Flurries

d)

Hurricane

100.

The high temperature for Dallas, Texas today was 56 degrees F. Tomorrow's high temperature is forecasted to be 69 degrees F with possible rain showers. What inference can be made?

a)

Dallas is experiencing a low pressure system.

b)

A stationary front will pass through the area.

c)

A high pressure system will pass through Dallas.

d)

A cold front is approaching the area and will decrease temperatures.

101.
Which front is located near San Diego?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
102.

What type of weather is Tulsa about to experience?

a)

an increase in temperature because of the warm front

b)

a drop in temperature with gentle rain because of the cold front

c)

many days of clouds and precipitation because of the occluded front

d)

many days of clouds and precipitation because of the stationary front

103.

Thunderstorms and cool weather are often created with this type of front.

a)

cold front

b)

high-pressure system

c)

warm front

d)

stationary front

104.
Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience increasing temperatures during the next 24 hours? 
a)
Denver, because it is raining there
b)
Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching
c)
Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching
d)
Houston, because it is in a high pressure area
105.
What would you pack in your backpack if you noticed you were under low pressure?
a)
Raincoat
b)
Sunscreen
c)
Sunglasses
106.
What would you pack in your backpack if you noticed you were under high pressure?
a)
Raincoat
b)
Umbrella
c)
Sunglasses
107.

Which choice best describes the weather conditions Lana is experiencing now? Dear Diary, What a dreary day it is! It's Saturday and it's been raining non-stop for 3 days straight. When I look outside, all I see are gray skies and rain pouring down.

a)

stationary front

b)

occluded front

c)

cold front

d)

warm front

108.

Heat trapped in the atmosphere is a result of what effect?

a)

Wind effect

b)

Coriolis effect

c)

Greenhouse effect

d)

Heating effect

109.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.
a)
water
b)
gases
c)
heat
d)
water vapor
110.

What mainly causes global warming?

a)

Volcanic eruptions

b)

Human activities, especially burning fossil fuels

c)

Solar flares

d)

Natural climate cycles

111.

Which is a greenhouse gas?

a)

Argon

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Oxygen

112.

What is the greenhouse effect?

a)

Sunlight absorbed by the ocean

b)

Sunlight reflected by clouds

c)

Heat trapped in the atmosphere by gases

d)

Cooling of the atmosphere

113.

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

a)

Wind

b)

Solar

c)

Coal

d)

Geothermal

114.
Examine the graph. What do the data show about the change in global temperature?
a)
global temperature has varied (changed) over time, and carbon dioxide levels have gone down
b)
global temperature and carbon dioxide levels have steadily gone up over time
c)
global temperature has suddenly gone up, and carbon dioxide level have slowly gone up
115.

Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Argon

116.
What is an indicator that the overall climate of the Earth is getting warmer?
a)
Ice caps melting 
b)
Palm trees being cut down
c)
Volcanos erupting
d)
Photosynthesis
117.
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)
humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
c)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960
118.

What is an effect of global warming?

a)

melting glaciers and rising sea levels

b)

population is increasing

c)

more forest areas

d)

all of the above

119.

Human activities are increasing the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Most of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was released by people burning...

a)

methane

b)

forest

c)

fossil fuels

d)

farm land

121.

What is the main source of Earth's temperature?

a)

The sun

b)

Volcanoes

c)

Human activity

d)

The moon

122.

Imagine observing the Arctic region over the past few decades. What is one of the consequences you would likely notice as a result of the greenhouse effect?

a)

Decreased severity of weather events

b)

Increased global food production

c)

Melting of polar ice caps

d)

Decrease in sea levels

123.

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

124.

What is the biggest danger posed by global warming to people living in coastal areas?

a)

increased precipitation

b)

lack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

c)

increased acidity of sea water

d)

rising sea level

125.

What might happen if the trend shown in the graph continues?

a)

The oceans will cool.

b)

Glaciers will melt.

c)

Freezing weather will happen more.

d)

Volcanoes will erupt more frequently.

126.

Which greenhouse gas it the most abundant in our atmosphere?

a)

methane

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

natural gas

127.

What are the top 3 activities humans do that contributes the most greenhouse gas emissions? (Choose 3)

a)

Transportation

b)

Electricity / Electric power

c)

Industry (Factories)

d)

Fishing

e)

Farming

128.

What are some impacts we will experience if the planet continues to warm up? (Choose all that are correct)

a)

heat waves

b)

droughts

c)

sea-level rise

d)

heavy precipitation

e)

spread of disease

129.

Which best describes a heat wave?

a)

We have had 2 weeks of really hot temperatures. We don't normally have temperatures this high.

b)

It has been freezing cold, then really hot, then really cold.

c)

We have had non-stop rain for 6 days.

d)

Our plants are growing really well due to all of the temperature changes.

130.

Which state is at the highest risk of sea-level rising?

a)

Ohio

b)

Teaxs

c)

Florida

d)

California

131.

By 2050 how many climate refugees are there predicted to be around the world?

a)

100,000

b)

589,000

c)

1 million

d)

1.2 Billion

132.

Which best describes someone who is a climate refugee?

a)

Someone living in Australia will continue to experience all 4 seasons of the year due to global warming and climate change.

b)

Someone living in Ohio will not be impacted by freezing cold temperatures as the planet continues to warm up

c)

Someone living in Bangladesh is experiencing severe sea-level rise. Their home is completely underwater and they have no where to go.

133.

Which best describes what is happening with plants and animals due to global warming and climate change?

a)

Most plants will be fine during global warming, but animals will not.

b)

Some may struggle to adapt and may die. Others may be able to move into new locations that they normally are not in. Many are moving away from the equator because it is too hot.

c)

Most animals will be fine during global warming, but plants will not.

134.

Which best describes what is happening with disease due to global warming and climate channge?

a)

As northern countries warm, disease carrying insects will migrate north, bringing disease with them into these new areas.

b)

Disease will not spread. It will actually slow down due to global warming and climate change.

c)

The only disease that will spread rapidly is Lyme's Disease due to global warming and climate change.

135.

Which best describes what is happening with Ocean Acidification due to global warming and climate change?

a)

Certain locations, like deep in the ocean, will be the only places impacted by ocean acidification. All of the acidity will sink to the lowest points of the ocean.

b)

The ocean is becoming slightly less acidic and more basic. This will help different ecosystems thrive and become more healthy

c)

The pH of the ocean is becoming more acidic. This is impacting entire ecosystems, like coral reefs.

136.

Which best describes the impact of wildfires due to global warming and climate change?

a)

Locations with lots of water will experiences large fires that burn are going to happen more often and are going to be more and more intense

b)

Large fires that burn are going to happen more often and are going to be more and more intense

c)

Only locations that are near the ocean are going to experience large fires that burn are going to happen more often and are going to be more and more intense

137.

Which best describes the impact of drought due to global warming and climate change?

a)

A farm has received no precipitation for nearly 3 months. There is a severe lack of water in the area and this means the crops are not going to grow this season.

b)

The state of California has received all of it's years rain in 2 days. This is a very unusual pattern for this area.

c)

A new disease has spread into Franklin County, Ohio. We have no idea where this came from, but we know that it is very contagious and deadly.

138.

We live in an interconnected system. What does this mean?

a)

If a change happens in one area, then it will only impact that area and no where else.

b)

When a change occurs in one part, it causes a change in another, and another, and another.

c)

The climate of the planet does not depend on temperature. It only depends on water.

139.

What is the deadline date for climate action to keep warming below 2 degrees Celsius? (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit)

a)

2025

b)

2030

c)

2035

d)

2050

140.

Which of the following are consequences of climate change?

a)

Glaciers are shrinking and sea levels are rising

b)

Heat wave are longer and more intense

c)

Plant and animal habitat ranges are shifting

d)

All of the above

141.

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

a)

decreased slightly.

b)

increased until recently, and then decreased.

c)

increased steadily.

d)

stayed about the same.

142.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

Oxygen (O2)

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Methane

d)

Nitrous Oxide

143.

Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?

a)

Yes - they keep the Earth warm

b)

Yes - they get rid of all harmful gases on our planet

c)

No - they only cause terrible climate change

d)

No - they only block some of the Sun's rays

144.

What do humans do that releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

a)

Burn fossil fuels

b)

Use wind energy

c)

Ride bikes

d)

Planting trees

145.

Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

nitrogen

c)

water vapor

d)

methane

146.

Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:

a)

Eat more meat

b)

Keep your thermostat high, keeping your house as warm as possible

c)

Keep your air conditioner on high

d)

Turn off your lights when you’re not using them

147.

What is the biggest danger posed by global warming to people living in coastal areas (near water)?

a)

increased precipitation

b)

increased acidity of sea water

c)

lack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

d)

rising sea level

148.

Climate can change everyday.

a)

True - climate can and does change every day

b)

False - climate changes over long periods of time

c)

False - climate only changes once every 100 years

d)

False - climate changes as fast as weather changes

149.
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
150.
______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
forecast
d)
sunlight