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Spring in Ohio typically has higher precipitation and warmer weather.
Climate
Weather
The most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is ___________________.
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
argon
Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.
precipitation
sun spots
temperature
ocean currents
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
Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has
decreased slightly.
increased steadily.
stayed about the same
How does carbon dioxide get into the atmosphere?
By burning fossil fuels
From the respiration of plants and animals
From organisms that break down dead plants and animals (organic material)
All of the above
Causes of Climate Change are
only human activity
a combination of natural and human forces
only natural forces
Which of the following does NOT happen to solar energy when it reaches Earth?
Some solar energy reflects off the atmosphere, back to space
Some solar energy passes through Earth and comes out the other side
Some solar energy is absorbed by land and water
Some solar energy is radiated from the Earth's surface and trapped by the atmosphere
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
How do volcanic eruptions affect weather?
Eruptions form clouds that drop large amounts of precipitation.
Gases and particles may block sunlight and lower temperatures.
Vibrations caused by eruptions shift ocean currents, which in turn affect weather.
Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of climate change?
Sunspot Cycles
Milankovitch Cycles
Deforestation
Volcanic Eruptions / Asteriod Impacts
What does burning fossil fuels do to the greenhouse effect?
Decreases it
Does nothing
Expands it
Enhances it
What evidence is there of climate change? Select the correct answers.
Rising sea levels.
Glacial retreat.
Falling global temperatures.
Decreasing snow and ice cover.
How do scientist know what the climate was like in the past? Select all the correct answers.
They monitor ice cores.
They monitor ocean sediments.
The observe / research paintings and diaries from the past.
They monitor current weather.
Which of the following are natural cause of climate change?
Changes in solar output.
Increasing use of transport such are cars, ships and planes.
Increasing energy consumption from fossil fuels.
Volcanic activity.
What are the social effects of climate change?
Creation of environmental refugees
Increased health risks such as heat stroke in the UK.
Increased forest fires.
Rising sea temperatures.
Increased famine in areas that are too hot and dry to grow food.
What are the economic consequences of climate change?
Increased tropical diseases such as malaria.
Increased spending on coastal defences to protect from rising sea levels.
Loss of income from agriculture in some regions which become too dry.
Loss of coral reefs.
Shorter skiing seasons leads to a loss in tourism for some areas.
How can we adapt to climate change?
Carbon Capture and Storage.
Reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Plant alternative crops that will suit climate changes.
Manage current water supplies more effectively.
Build sea defences to cope with the expected sea level rises.
How can you mitigate the effects of climate change (reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere)?
Carbon Capture and Storage.
Invest in renewable energy.
Change the types of crops grown in a given area.
Manage water more effectively.
Plant more trees.
1.What does the picture represent?
Lines of latitude
Greenhouse effect
Climatic zones
Weather patterns
What should governments do to help prevent acid rain? They can ____
help build more factories
increase production levels
enforce laws to reduce emissions
encourage more persons to buy cars
How is the rise in global temperature affecting coral reefs?
Increase in coral reefs
Leads to the death of coral reefs
Greater variety of coral reefs
Improvement in breeding grounds for fish
Which two are likely to result from global warming?
increase in surface temperatures
reduction in greenhouse gases
rise in ocean levels
decrease in air pollution
Why are forests important in reducing climate change? Trees ____
use Carbon Dioxide to make food
provide building materials
are an important food source
reflect all sunlight away from the Earth
Which TWO activities produce the greatest amount of greenhouse gases?
Deforestation
Electricity generation
Transportation
Landfills
Which BEST explains why is there an increase in CO2 ?
Rapid boost in the by burning of fossil fuels
increase education about climate change
Population growth leads to exhaling more CO2
CO2 is released by the oceans as they warm
Which is NOT a effect of an increase in global temperatures?
Rise in ocean levels
Stronger hurricanes
Changes in the amount of rainfall
Diversification of animal species
Which best explains how livestock farming contributes to global warming ? Animals __________
waste pollutes the soil
are consuming too much grass
decayed matter emits too much carbon dioxide
produce methane when they are digesting food
Which shows the effect of climate change on human health? It ____
causes illnesses such as heat stress
increases respiratory illnesses such as asthma
helps to spread diseases such as dengue fever
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
As a star's temperature increases, the frequency of peak emission also increases.
True
False
A Blackbody Radiation Graph would most resemble what kind of graph?
linear
exponential
bell or distribution curve
tangent
sinusoidal
According to Stefan's Law, if a star were to double its temperature (from 2000K to 4000K), the energy being emitted from that star would increase by a factor of...?
2
4
8
16
An object emitting blackbody radiation must have a temperature.
True
False
If a blackbody curve peaks in the ultraviolet region of the em spectrum, what color would it look like to a human?
red
yellow
green
blue
The Sun's blackbody curve peaks in which wavelength?
infrared
red
green
blue
ultraviolet
According to Wein's Law, the peak wavelength at which a blackbody radiates most depends on its
radius
temperature
direction of motion
mass
magnetic fields
What side of a blackbody radiation curve has a steep drop off on its distribution curve?
The long wavelengths
The short wavelengths
both side drop off equally
It's random
In blackbody radiation, the energy is radiated uniformly in every region of the spectrum, so the radiating body appears black in color.
True
False
In astronomy, what color is associated with 'hot'?
red
yellow
green
blue
What is the accurate definition of climate change mitigation?
The efforts to reduce or prevent the damage air in the atmosphere
The efforts to reduce or prevent build-up of green house gases in the atmosphere
The efforts to reduce or prevent Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
The efforts to reduce or prevent CFC in the atmosphere
CO2 can be stored through geological sequestration, which best describes how it works:
CO2 is pumped into impermeable rock when it can be stored in the gaps and produces carbon neutral minerals.
CO2 is pumped into porous rock with an overlaying band of impermeable rock to trap the CO2.
CO2 is pumped into the atmosphere through a gas flue.
Which of the following is not a location where CO2 can be safely stored in CCS?
Deep Ocean
Depleted oil and gas fields
Porous rock
Soil
Its turbines are noisy; they can affect bird migration. High construction costs limit its large-scale development. Moreover, it doesn’t produce any pollution.
Tidal energy
Wave energy
Wind power
Geothermal energy
Each unit of electricity generated by this renewable energy costs between 4 and 10 times more than that derived from fossil fuels. It is a renewable energy that doesn’t emit any kind of air, water, or soil pollution.
Solar energy
Wind power
Nuclear energy
Hydroelectricity
Its plants are costly to produce. It probably increases evaporation in the dam and favors silt deposition. Moreover, It is a form of renewable energy that takes advantage of water's rapid flow with sufficient volume.
Hydroelectricity
Nuclear energy
Tidal energy
Geothermal energy
It is a relatively green energy source, and it is not dependent on weather conditions. On the other hand, it is local-dependent, has high initial costs, and produces odor nuisance.
Tidal energy
Wave energy
Hydroelectricity
Geothermal energy
Select the correct definition for afforestation
The process of preserving an area of forested land to minimised deforestation
The process of of clearing a wide area of trees
The process of planting large numbers of trees on land which has few or no trees on it
The process of selectively cutting down trees, only cutting down the ones of value and leaving the others to preserve the environment
What term is used to describe attempts to reduce the causes of climate change. An example may be to reduce the consumption of greenhouse gases include reducing energy consumption.
adaptation
mitigation
When was the Paris Agreement on climate change signed?
1970
2018
2011
2015
How many countries have now signed the Paris Agreement
196
220
Only the HICs and BRICs
55
What is the limit for the atmospheric temperature increase allowed by the Paris Agreement?
1oC more than the average of the pre-industrial age
2oC more than the average of the pre-industrial age
10oC more than the average of the pre-industrial age
0oC more than the average of the pre-industrial age
According to the Paris Agreement, when should the world be carbon neutral?
December 2020
Between 2050 and 2100
2025
2030
A weakness of the Paris Agreement.
Nations cannot be forced to accomplish the requirements of the agreement.
Poor nations don't like the agreement as they need to pay the richer nations.
The agreement will make the world too cold again
many nations believe climate change is a hoax
Who determines the targets for each country?
By the country themselves
By the UN IPCC
By scientific experts
By environmental NGOs
The Targets are legally binding.
True
False
How often will the goals be formally review and revised?
Every 3 years
Every 5 years
Every 8 years
Every 10 years
Which of the following is NOT a human cause of climate change?
Burning fossil fuels
Power stations producing nitrous oxides
Variations in solar energy
Deforestation
Which of these is NOT a natural cause of climate change?
Volcanic activity
Agriculture
Orbital changes
Sunspots
Volcanic activity can have both a warming AND cooling effect on the climate
True
False
A natural function of the Earth's atmosphere is to keep in some of the heat that is lost from the Earth. This is known as the ..................... .............
(a)
The greenhouse effect is a natural process?
True
False
Is this statement true or false: greenhouse gases form a band around the Earth's atmosphere, blocking heat energy from escaping.
True
False
Which is NOT an example of a greenhouse gas?
Nitrous oxide
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Which is the correct definition of mitigation?
Reducing the causes of climate change
Responding to the changes that climate change brings
Which of these is NOT an example of a mitigation strategy?
Carbon capture
International agreements
Managing water supply
Alternative energy production
Which is not a source of renewable energy?
Biomass
Geothermal
Solar
Natural gas
Afforestation will increase carbon dioxide and decrease oxygen levels in the atmosphere.
True
False
COP stands for...
Conference of the Politicians
Close Observational Patrol
Conference of the Parties
Commercial Output Policy
Which is the correct definition for adaptation?
Responding to the changes that climate change brings
Reducing the causes of climate change
Which is NOT an example of an adaptation strategy?
Managing water supply
Afforestation
Change in agricultural systems
Reducing risk from rising sea levels
Carbon capture reduces the CO2 emissions from large industrial sources
True
False
Desalination is the (a) of salt from seawater to produce clean drinking water
