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Climate Change and Energy Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are considered "fossil fuels"?

a)
wood, wind, and solar
b)
water, nuclear, and geothermal
c)
biomass, hydrogen, and tidal
d)
coal, oil, and natural gas
2.

Which of the following are considered renewable resources?

a)
Nuclear energy, geothermal energy, and tidal power
b)
Coal, natural gas, and oil
c)
Fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and geothermal energy
d)
Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, and biomass
3.

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

4.

What are some potential consequences of climate change?

a)

The sea levels will rise putting seaside towns and cities at risk of flooding.

b)

All of the answer choices are correct.

c)

More extreme weather

d)

Increase in pathogenic diseases

5.

What are some possible solutions to climate change?

a)

Use less energy

b)

Choose renewable energy sources

c)

Plant trees and other plants

d)

All of the choices are correct.

6.

Why do we want to use less non-renewable energy sources?

a)

They cause pollution and CO2CO_2 to be put into our air/atmosphere

b)

The cause less pollution

c)

They are difficult to get

d)

They smell funky

7.

What is a con for using nuclear energy?

a)
Risk of accidents and potential for radioactive leaks or meltdowns
b)
High cost of building and maintaining nuclear power plants
c)
Limited availability of uranium resources
d)
Disposal of radioactive waste is a challenge
8.

What is a con for using hydroelectric power?

a)
Increased cost of construction and maintenance
b)
Reliance on specific geographical locations
c)
Limited availability of suitable sites
d)
Negative impact on aquatic ecosystems and fish populations
9.

Why is solar polar not being widely used today?

a)
Limited availability of sunlight
b)
Expensive installation and maintenance
c)
High initial cost
d)
Dependence on weather conditions
10.

Humans burn fossil fuels and wood, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This carbon dioxide is then absorbed by trees for photosynthesis. These processes are contributory to which chemical cycle?

a)

The carbon cycle

b)

The water cycle

c)

The nitrogen cycle

d)

The phosphorous cycle