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WorksheetsSustainability/Climate
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Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
Which of the following events would be MOST likely to add Greenhouse Gases to the atmosphere?
Hurricane
Tsunami
Forest Fire
Ecological Succession
The following are Greenhouse Gases:
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Salt
Phosphorus
Water vapor
Why is Carbon Dioxide considered to be a Greenhouse Gas?
It is a combination of natural and human forces
It has a biogeochemical cycle
It is a type of weather that occurs during a particular season
It absorbs and reradiates infrared radiation to warm the Earth
Select 2 of the following that are true for greenhouse gases.
They allow light to pass through
They allow heat to pass through
They trap light
They trap heat
How does carbon dioxide concentration affect temperature?
the higher the carbon dioxide, the lower the temperature
the higher the carbon dioxide, the higher the temperature
carbon dioxide does not affect temperature
How does the combustion of fossil fuels affect the carbon cycle?
adds more CO2
removes CO2
does not affect CO2
True or false, the loss of one species in an ecosystem affects the rest of the community.
true
false
What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?
Melting Sea Ice
Melting Land Ice
Climate Change
Floating sea ice melts...
and causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.
but does not cause sea levels to rise because the ice displaces the same amount of ocean water as the melted ice would displace.
Melting land ice...
causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.
does not cause sea levels to rise because the water fills the space left by the melted sea ice.
Which of the following have been changed or altered due to climate change ?
droughts
flooding
melting of polar ice caps
all of the above
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
using public transportation and there by reduce the affects of greenhouse gases.
burning fossil fuels
texting on cellphones
eating meat
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
Each one of these gases is a greenhouse gas, except which one?
carbon dioxide
hydrogen dioxide
water vapor
methane
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
MAIN greenhouse gas responsible for Climate Change is:
nitrogen
carbon
carbon dioxide
methane
T/F - The amount of carbon dioxide CO2 in the atmosphere is decreasing.
True
False
Which human activity contributes the MOST carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
fishing
farming
breathing
burning fossil fuels
As polar ice caps melt, Earth lets less reflective. If less sun is reflected, the more light is absorbed which heats Earth up more which causes more ice to melt. This is an example of...
Negative feedback loop
Positive feedback loop
Higher temperatures cause more evaporation, which causes more water vapor to be in the air. Water vapor is a greenhouse gas, so more water vapor will lead to Earth warming even more. This is an example of...
Negative Feedback Loop
Positive Feedback Loop
What is climate?
The daily weather changes of an area.
The average weather of a specific area.
What is the main gas responsible for causing global warming?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen
Helium
What is the greenhouse effect?
The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.
The heating of a solid, such as a rock.
The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
Average global temperature has ___ in recent decades.
decreased
increased
stayed the same
The best way for us to work towards reducing the impact of global warming on our civilization is to regulate carbon (and other greenhouse gas) emissions.
True
False
Visible light reaches Earth’s surface and heats it; infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere causes this to happen?
the hole in the ozone
the greenhouse effect
atmospheric pressure
the inversion layer
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide CO2
Methane CH4
Water vapor H2O
Nitrogen N2
A panel of scientists who review the science on climate change and make recommendations.
EPA
USFWS
IPCC
IGPOCC
What greenhouse gas comes from landfills and cows?
Methane
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen Gas
Hydrogen Gas
Check all of the ways that humans are impacted by climate change.
Increased heat related deaths.
Increased skin cancer.
Increased allergies.
Increased cataracts.
Agriculture may be impacted by flooding or increased droughts.
True
False
The Paris Accord set a goal of keeping warming to ____ degrees celsius, but many feel that a more ambitious goal of ____ degrees celsius is needed.
1.5, 1
2, 1.5
2.5, 2
1, 0.5
Isotopes of what element helps scientists look at temperature change in ice cores?
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Sulfur
Isotopes of what element helps scientists look sources of carbon dioxide in ice core data and in modern measurements?
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Sulfur
As temperature increase, sea ice also increased.
True
False
How many dependent variables are displayed on this graph?
1
2
3
4
Around how much warmer is the global land-ocean temperature index from 1880 to 2000?
.8 O C
.6 O C
-.2 O C
.4 O C
How many of the hottest years on record occurred in the past 10 years?
10
8
4
2
What was the average temperature of Pennsylvania in 1950?
47 oF
47.5 oF
48 oF
50 oF
What is the independent variable in this graph?
Global Temperature Anomaly
Year
Data
intervals
What is the dependent variable in this graph?
Global Temperature Anomaly
Year
Data
intervals
Between what two years did the most ice melt?
1950 and 1951
1965 and 1966
2018 and 2019
1990 and 2020
How much mass has Antarctica lost from 2004 to 2016?
0 (Gt)
less than 500 (Gt)
between 500 and 1000 (Gt)
over 1500 (Gt)
Which has seen a larger reduction of ice area in the past 35 years?
Antarctic Only
Both Antarctic and Arctic reduced equally
Arctic Only
Both have remained constant over time
How many million metric tons of CO2 were produced and trapped in the atmosphere by the United States in 2008?
2,000
4,000
6,000
Around how much warmer is the global land-ocean temperature index from 1880 to 2000?
.8 O C
.6 O C
-.2 O C
.4 O C
How many of the hottest years on record occurred in the past 10 years?
10
8
4
2
What was the average temperature of Pennsylvania in 1950?
47 oF
47.5 oF
48 oF
50 oF
What is the independent variable in this graph?
Global Temperature Anomaly
Year
Data
intervals
What is the dependent variable in this graph?
Global Temperature Anomaly
Year
Data
intervals
Between what two years did the most ice melt?
1950 and 1951
1965 and 1966
2018 and 2019
1990 and 2020
How much mass has Antarctica lost from 2004 to 2016?
0 (Gt)
less than 500 (Gt)
between 500 and 1000 (Gt)
over 1500 (Gt)
Which has seen a larger reduction of ice area in the past 35 years?
Antarctic Only
Both Antarctic and Arctic reduced equally
Arctic Only
Both have remained constant over time
How many million metric tons of CO2 were produced and trapped in the atmosphere by the United States in 2008?
2,000
4,000
6,000
In 2017, which locations were the top two producers of CO2 emissions?
China
United States
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Which fuel is the largest producer of CO2 emmisions?
Oil
Coal
Gas
How many more parts per million (ppm) of CO2 are in the atmosphere in 2015 compared to in 1958?
320 ppm
150 ppm
90 ppm
50 ppm
With the drastic rise in CO2 level, what do you predict will happen to temperature?
Temperature will remain the same.
Temperature will increase.
Temperature will decrease.
Which three years had the highest cost due to natural disasters?
2020
1980
2011
2017
1985
What year had the most extreme weather events?
2016
2012
2014
2008
What year had the highest cost due to extreme weather?
2016
2012
2014
2008
Which two states had the highest cost related to climate change disasters?
Florida
Texas
California
Kentucky
Hawaii
Which resource saw the largest decrease in cost from 2009 to 2017?
Solar
Wind
Nuclear
Coal
How many dependent variables are displayed on this graph?
1
2
3
4
How much warmer are SEA temperatures in 2010 compared with 1950?
1.0
.5
.7
1.4
All of the following are causes of climate change except_____,
Volcanic eruptions
The Sun’s energy output
•Earth’s orbit and axis tilt
Reducing emissions
Which activity describes anthropogenic?
Bees pollinating plants impacting the climate
Beavers building a dam to prevent floods
A group of constructors clearing land
Select two best answers. A period of increasing the temperatures globally_____.
Greenhouse effect
Climate change
Deforestation
Precipitation
What is a prediction that scientists have made about climate change?
Temperature will decrease 0.3 Celsius by 2050
Temperature will increase 0.3 Celsius by 2050
Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.
True
False
Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?
Loss of animal homes
Climate change
Increase in pollution
All of the above
Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?
Loss of animal homes
Climate change
Increase in pollution
All of the above
The main idea of sustainability is to act responsibly so that the resources on the planet will be able to _____________many generations to come.
feed
wipe out
support
clothe
An accurate definition of Sustainability is
meeting population needs
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive
meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays
meeting the food needs of animals
Sustainability of the natural environment includes protecting natural resources like
Water, sunlight, wind
Trees, sunlight, soil
Buildings, waste, trees
Water, trees, soil
What is something we do daily that affects our ecological footprint?
taking a shower
driving to school
blowdrying your hair
change your clothes
Which of the following is the best definition of a natural resource:
something we get from the environment
something that we can use from the environment
something humans use to meet our needs
Anything humans get or use from nature to meet our needs or wants
The term 'carrying capacity' is best defined as ...
How much pressure people put on the Earth
The number of people Earth can support at current rates of consumption
solving environmental problems through science and technology
solving environmental problems by changing the way we live
Which human activity consumes by far the most water resources on a global basis?
Agriculture / growing food
Industrial use
Household use
Oil extraction
What are examples of non-renewable resources?
Oil, coal and solar energy.
Gas, coal and water.
Oil, gas and wind.
Oil, gas and coal.
Which one of the following human activities is causing the most damage to our planet?
Overfishing
Increased use of airplanes
Burning fossil fuels
Pollution
What is a social impact of the unsustainable use of the planet?
Increasing numbers of people with health problems
Decreasing numbers of people with health problems
Increased amount of flooding
Increasing amounts of food
Government rules and regulations used to protecct workers, consumers, and the environment.
Social Regulations
Anti-Social Regulations
Safety Regulations
An analysis of the monetary value of a project
Sustainable Cost
Cost Benefit Ratio
Unsustainable Cost
The production of usable energy from unusable sources
Energy Production
Energy Efficiency
Energy Destruction
To limit, stop, or reverse the magnitude of a long-term change.
Ecosystem
Legalize
Mitigate
An energy resource that takes millions of years to form from the remains of plants and animals, such as coal, oil and natural gas.
Nuclear Power
Nonrenewable Energy
Renewable Energy
A resource that cannot be replaced, such as coal or oil
Solar Energy
Renewable Resource
Nonrenewable Resource
Able to be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time
Renewable
Non Renewable
Nuclear Energy
The process of removing resources for consumption
Renewable Ennergy
Resource Extraction
Kinetic Energy
Principle stating that energy is either created nor destroyed in an ordinary chemical or physical process (also known as the first law of thermodynamics)
Use of Energy
Conservation of Kinetic Energy
Conservation of Energy
The comparison of the amount of energy or product produced to the amount of energy or product put in
Conservation
Misplacement
Transfer
Efficiency
What are examples of non-renewable resources?
Oil, coal and solar energy.
Gas, coal and water.
Oil, gas and wind.
Oil, gas and coal.
What does "reduce" mean?
use more
use less
make new things
save the Earth
Click on all the following sources of energy that are renewable.
Wind
Hydroelectricity
Coal
Solar power
Gasoline
Able to be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time
Renewable
Non Renewable
Nuclear Energy
What is considered to be a form of ecotourism?
Going on a safari tour in the deserts of Africa
bird watching at your house
going for a walk in the neighborhood
staying home
What is considered to be a form of ecotourism?
Going on a safari tour in the deserts of Africa
bird watching at your house
going for a walk in the neighborhood
staying home
Which of the following is not a (PRO) positive for ecotourism?
money for the community
conservation of habitats and biodiversity
education about culture of natives
destruction of habitat to build roads and hotels.
Which of the following is NOT a common sites for eco-tourism?
Costa Rica's -Rain Forest
Africa-Savannah
Rocky Mountains- Usa
the moon
What are the primary goals of sustainability?
The end of poverty and hunger
Better standards of education and healthcare - particularly as it pertains to water quality and better sanitation
Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies
All of the above
1. ____________ is the fastest growing trend in the travel industry.
wind
Ecotourism
Costa Rica
deforestation
What is the name of the biggest concrete structure on the planet?
Three Gorges Dam
Hoover Dam
Mirage Dam
Debden Dam
What are some of the negative effects of the Three Gorges Dam?
Millions of people displaced
Very expensive to build ($26 Billion)
Damaged the environment due to flooding, creating loss of habitat
All of the above
What can prevent soil erosion? (3)
Contouring crop lines
Planting flowers
Clear cutting wooded areas
Decreasing a slope of a hill
The burning of fossil fuels may contribute to the following except....
Global Warming
Coriolis Effect
Pollution
Acid Rain
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?
They create waste
They can be more cost effective at least at the beginning
They are buried beneath the ground
They take a long time to replenish
What are negative impacts of dams?
Can change the pattern of the water flow in the area
It would make it harder for cars to cross the river
Animals would have new homes inside the dam
It could create a lake that people can use for recreation
Which two industries have experienced an increase in competition for resources b/c of biofuel?
agriculture and recreation
agriculture and transportation
medical and recreation
medical and transportation
Which activity would result in the biggest decrease of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
planting fewer trees and grasses
converting forested areas to farm fields
reducing the use of fossil fuels
limiting the number of animals in an area
Which statement describes how recycling aluminum cans positively affects the environment?
Recycling makes solid waste.
Recycling produces air pollution.
Recycling uses energy.
Recycling conserves mineral resources.
What makes a renewable resource renewable?
Replenishes quickly
Causes little harm to the environment
Can cause great harm to the environment
Takes a long time to replenish
What makes a non-renewable resources non-renewable?
Replenishes quickly
Takes a long time to replenish
Causes little harm to the environment
Can cause great harm to the environment
What makes a non-renewable resources undesirable? (2)
Replenishes quickly
Takes a long time to replenish
Causes little harm to the environment
Can cause great harm to the environment
What makes a renewable resources desirable? (2)
Replenishes quickly
Takes a long time to replenish
Causes little harm to the environment
Can cause great harm to the environment
What industry/industries use the most water?
Recreational
Transportation
Agriculture
Medical
Where is the most biomass?
The bottom (the producers)
The top (tertiary consumers)
The lower middle (primary consumers)
The upper middle (secondary consumers)
Unable to determine
Can you reduce your ecological footprint?
Yes
No
