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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3hrs 50mins
Complete this statement: As altitude increases, temperature_______________
Increases
Remains the Same
Decreases
Which heats up faster?
Land
Water
Prevailing winds in the United States go from ____ to ______.
east to west
north to south
west to east
south to north
What is the average weather of an area over a long period of time?
climate
weather
What are four factors that affect climate? Choose 4 answers.
latitude
proximity (closeness) to large body of water
earthquakes
ocean currents
elevation
Temperatures are more constant near the ocean because water takes ______ than land.
More time to heat and cool
Less time to heat and cool
The same amount of time to heat and cool
The top of a mountain feels colder because ___.
The air is more spread out so it cannot hold heat.
The air is more packed together so it cannot hold heat.
The cold air gets trapped by the mountain in its path.
Sunlight cannot shine on a mountain top.
What is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place called?
leeward
climate zone
weather
climate
What would cause the salt levels (salinity) of ocean water to decrease?
The Sun is warming the ocean water, causing it to expand
The Sun is warming the ocean water, causing more of it to evaporate and then fall back as rain
Glaciers and ice sheets are melting and adding fresh water to the oceans
The plant and animal life living in the oceans give off fresh water as part of respiration
What is causing Earth to warm up faster than normal?
rising sea levels are causing more solar energy to be absorbed by the oceans
the Earth's axis is tilting more in the direction of the Sun
an increase in volcanic activity is increasing the amount of dust in the atmosphere
the burning of fossil fuels is increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
What are greenhouse gases?
gases that are pumped into greenhouses to help keep plants alive
gases in the atmosphere that trap heat energy
gases that are highly poisonous when inhaled
gases that break apart ozone molecules
What will happen if Earth continues to warm at its current rate?
An increase in temperatures will cause the melting of glaciers, and coastal cities will experience flooding
A decrease in temperatures will cause glaciers to become larger, and coastal marshes will dry up
An increase in temperatures will cause most areas of the world to experience milder weather
A decrease in temperatures will cause ocean currents to change direction, and global rainfall will decrease
How are CO2 concentrations and temperature related?
As CO2 level increases, temperature decreases
As CO2 level decreases, temperature increases
As CO2 level increases, temperature increases
There is no relationship between CO2 level and temperature
One side of a mountain could have vegetation while the other side could be dry like a desert due to...
Longitude
the tilt of the Earth
the temperature
the presence of a mountain
Why is NOT a reason why a hot desert is hot while the arctic is cold?
they get a different amount of direct sunlight.
the latitude of the desert is closer to the equator.
because the weather there is always changing.
Locations close to the equator get more sun, so they are generally warmer.
Charleston, South Carolina has hot summers and cool winters. On a crazy Spring day, it SNOWED!! Which best describes this crazy day in terms of weather and climate?
The climate was different from the normal weather for the area.
Weather and climate were different from the normal properties for the area.
The weather was different from the normal climate for the area.
Climate and weather were changing into a new set of normal properties for the area.
An increase in greenhouse gases may contribute to an increase in the occurrence of hurricanes. Which is the most likely assumption used in making this prediction?
Acid rain will cause a decrease in oceanic surface temperatures.
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide will cause increased ocean surface temperatures.
Any measurable increase in ocean surface temperatures must be caused by human activities.
Saturation of nitrogen in the atmosphere will cause a wide range of ocean surface temperatures.
As Earth gets warmer, what are the most likely effects on Earth's reflective (snow/ice) cover and global temperature?
Reflective cover would increase, raising Earth's temperature.
Reflective cover would increase, lowering Earth's temperature.
Reflective cover would decrease, raising Earth's temperature.
Reflective cover would decrease, lowering Earth's temperature.
In the 1800's why did CO2 levels increase significantly?
New factories were being built that caused more pollution
The civil war caused more pollution
Scientists figured out how to clean up pollution in the air
It did not increase
Human activities _______.
exacerbate (make worse) the natural greenhouse effect
create the greenhouse effect
diminish the greenhouse effect
eliminate the greenhouse effect
Which of the following is not a manmade cause of global warming?
burning fossil fuels
deforestation
respiration
population growth
Which of the following are effects of climate change? Choose all that apply.
Habitat Loss
Sea Level Rise
Extreme Weather Change
Precipitation
What are the three greenhouse gases?
Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon
Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, and Methane
Radon, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
Helium, Methane, Hydrogen
What trend are we seeing in Earth's surface ice?
Increase
Decrease
Stay the same
No trend
A change in global or regional climate patterns.
Climate Change
Climate
Claim
Atmosphere
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase
Condition that is caused by carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere
causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.
The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
Which of the following events would be MOST likely to add Greenhouse Gases to the atmosphere?
Hurricane
Tsunami
Forest Fire
Ecological Succession
Which of these factors is a natural reasoning for a hot climate?
Living in a state that borders Canada
Living in a city with a lot of factories that burns a lot of fossil fuels
Living in a state that borders Mexico/lies along the equator
Living in a state that is cold
How can you reduce your carbon footprint?
Turn off lights when not in use
Carpool or use public transportation
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
All of the above
What do scientists study to better understand how the atmosphere, water, land masses, and solar energy interact within a climate?
Geography
Climates
Biology
Chemistry
What would happen if there were no greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
The Earth would be too hot to support life.
The Earth would be too cold to support life.
There would be no change in the Earth's temperature.
The Earth would be perfectly suited for life without any climate issues.
How do tree growth rings help scientists study past climate conditions?
By showing the age of the tree only
By indicating periods of drought and abundant rainfall
By revealing the types of insects that lived during the tree's life
By displaying the tree's DNA changes over time
What natural processes can affect climate and potentially cause climate change?
Earthquakes and tornadoes
Movements of continents, fluctuations in solar radiation, and volcanic eruptions
Urbanization and deforestation
Ocean currents and moon phases
What natural variations can impact Earth's climate?
Variations in the tilt of Earth's axis and orbit around the sun
Changes in the moon's orbit
Fluctuations in Earth's magnetic field
Alterations in ocean salinity levels
Who discovered the pattern that Earth's tilt and orbit variations could lead to ice ages every 40,000 to 100,000 years?
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
Milutin Milankovitch
Isaac Newton
What did Milankovitch theorize was the reason for the build-up of reflective ice and snow?
Increased volcanic activity
Lack of snow melt during cool summers
Sudden increase in global temperatures
High levels of solar radiation
What human activities change Earth's surface faster than any geologic process?
Volcanic eruptions
Agriculture, deforestation, industry, mining, and burning fossil fuels
Earthquakes
Natural erosion
What are fossil fuels?
Renewable energy sources
Minerals used in electronics
Substances formed from the remains of organisms that release energy when burned
Rocks used in construction
How have human activities impacted carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere in the past century?
They have balanced the natural processes perfectly.
They have reduced the concentrations of carbon dioxide.
They have had no impact on carbon dioxide levels.
They have directly caused the rising concentrations of carbon dioxide.
Why do the centers of continents have more extreme seasonal temperatures compared to coastal areas?
A) They are closer to the equator.
B) They are too far from large bodies of water to be moderated by them.
C) They have higher altitudes.
D) They are more densely populated.
What are the calm regions found at about 30° north and south latitude called?
Doldrums
Jet Stream
Trade Winds
Horse Latitudes
What causes global wind belts to be affected in their movement and behavior?
The moon's gravitational pull
The sun's radiation and the spinning of Earth
Changes in the ocean currents
Magnetic fields of Earth
What do the Polar Easterlies primarily do?
Bring warm air from the equator to the poles
Blow away from the poles moving cold air
Cause frequent storms in tropical regions
Move warm air from the poles to the equator
What is the Jet Stream?
A slow-moving wind that follows the equator
A type of storm found in the polar regions
A ribbon of wind that does not follow the global wind belt patterns
A calm area with no wind activity
What are the Horse Latitudes known for?
High precipitation and storms
Being areas of no wind
Frequent changes in wind direction
Extremely cold temperatures
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that affects precipitation?
Prevailing winds
Ocean currents
Presence of mountains
Seasonal winds
What causes global prevailing winds to develop?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
The gravitational pull of the moon
Unequal heating of Earth's surface
Magnetic fields around the Earth
What effect does the amount of water vapor in an air mass have on weather?
It determines the air pressure of the mass
It affects how much rain or snow the air mass can produce
It changes the direction of the wind
It has no significant effect on weather
After air masses pass over a mountain, how does their moisture content change?
The moisture content increases
The moisture content remains the same
The moisture content decreases
The air becomes completely dry
What do scientists consider when classifying climates?
Soil type and mineral resources
Average temperature, average annual precipitation, and vegetation
Types of animals present
Economic activities of the area
What happens to the plant matter covered by permafrost when global temperatures rise?
It remains frozen
It is preserved better
It decomposes and releases greenhouse gases
It absorbs more carbon dioxide
What is the term used to describe the unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in Earth's systems, as mentioned in the context of global warming?
Butterfly Effect
Domino Effect
Cascade Effect
Ripple Effect
What have scientists noticed about glaciers over the past 50 years?
They are growing
They are stable
They are not only retreating but also melting faster
They are unaffected by temperature
What process causes coral to lose all its coloring due to rising ocean temperatures?
Fading
Whitening
Bleaching
Dimming
What trend have scientists observed in hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean since the 1980s?
Decrease in frequency and intensity
No significant changes
Increase in both frequency and intensity
Only an increase in intensity
What is one proactive approach scientists suggest to combat climate change?
Increasing carbon emissions
Removing carbon from the atmosphere
Using more fossil fuels
Decreasing plant growth
Which natural process is used as a method to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Condensation
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Evaporation
What was the main goal of the Paris Climate Agreement?
To reduce the use of fossil fuels by 50%
To increase global temperatures by 2 degrees Celsius
To outline long-term goals and legislation to unite the world in mitigating climate change
To promote economic growth through industrial expansion
