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Conservation of Natural Resources Unit Review

Total questions: 202

Worksheet time: 3hrs 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is a renewable energy resource?

a)

uranium

b)

natural gas

c)

biomass fuel

d)

coal

2.

Which statement gives an advantage of using fossil fuels?

a)

They are relatively inexpensive

b)

they do not pollute air, land or water

c)

they produce as much energy as fission

d)

they are easily replenished

3.

What is one disadvantage of using nuclear energy?

a)

nuclear energy produces radioactive wastes

b)

nuclear power plants cause much air pollution

c)

fission generates only small amounts of energy

4.

To personally manage nonrenewable resources wisely, you could

a)

work with others to reclaim mined lands

b)

use renewable energy resources whenever possible.

c)

increase the amount of vampire energy you consume.

5.

_______________ is a renewable energy source.

a)

oil

b)

coal

c)

nuclear energy

d)

geothermal energy

6.

Reclamation is a process in which land is

a)

mined to recover resources

b)

restored after it has been mined

c)

treated to destroy nuclear waste.

d)

drilled to recover oil and natural gas

7.

An advantage of fission is that it

a)

is relatively cheap to use

b)

doesn't produce radioactive waste

c)

generates small amounts of energy

d)

generally does not pollute other resources

8.

________________ is NOT a renewable energy resource

a)

the sun

b)

natural gas

c)

moving water

d)

wind

9.

A disadvantage of hydroelectric power is that it

a)

is nonpolluting

b)

is relatively inexpensive

c)

can harm fish and other organisms.

10.

Which activity is the best way to wisely manage nonrenewable resources?

a)

using public transportation

b)

irrigating crops with rainwater

c)

picking up litter around the school

d)

cooking with natural gas rather than electricity

11.
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)
Allow energy to pass through them easily
12.
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
a)
Wind
b)
Coal
c)
Solar
d)
Biomass
13.
Petroleum and natural gas form from...
a)
strong winds
b)
cooled magma
c)
radioactive materials
d)
remains of plants and animals 
14.
Hydroelectric power produces electricity using.....
a)
Wind
b)
Sunlight
c)
Moving water
d)
Dung
15.
The careful use of a resource is....
a)
recycling
b)
pollution
c)
depositing
d)
conservation
16.
The energy resource that is most affected by change in weather is_____________?
a)
geothermal 
b)
wind
c)
nuclear
d)
natural gas
17.
The cleanest burning fossil fuel is ______.
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
wind
d)
natural gas
18.
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
a)
milk
b)
coal
c)
biomass
d)
water
19.
Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......
a)
require expensive equipment
b)
take millions of years to replace
c)
can be found all over 
d)
provide all the energy we use
20.
What are two advantages of geothermal energy?
a)
cheap and a lot pollution
b)
expensive and a lot of pollution
c)
cheap and little pollution
d)
expensive and little pollution
21.
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
a)
Wind
b)
Coal
c)
Solar
d)
Biomass
22.
Petroleum and natural gas form from...
a)
strong winds
b)
cooled magma
c)
radioactive materials
d)
remains of plants and animals 
23.

Why are coal, oil, and natural gas classified as nonrenewable resources?

a)

They are limitless

b)

They exist in many places on Earth.

c)

They are originally from once-living things.

d)

They take millions of years to form.

24.

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

c)

Solar energy recharges batteries

25.

Which of the following is TRUE about carbon dioxide?

a)

it doesn't have much effect on the climate

b)

very little carbon dioxide is being given off right now

c)

it is a greenhouse gas

26.

Propane and methane are examples of __.

a)

natural gas

b)

oil

c)

solar

d)

nuclear

27.

Which TWO of the following are disadvantages (bad) of nonrenewable resources?

a)

very expensive to retrieve

b)

cause pollution

c)

take millions of years to create

d)

always available

28.

What is ONE advantage (good) of using nonrenewable resources?

a)

do not cause pollution

b)

cheap to retrieve

c)

not always available

d)

take millions of years to renew

29.

Coal, mineral oil, and natural gases are called __.

a)

plants and animals

b)

renewable resources

c)

fossil fuels

d)

geothermic resources

30.

Fossil fuels

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

31.

Wind

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

32.

Sunlight---(solar energy)

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

33.

Resource that can be restored in a short amount of time is...

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

34.

A natural resource, once consumed, cannot be replaced for a very long time is...

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

35.

Something that comes from the earth is a...

a)

natural resource

b)

artificial resource

36.

Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.

a)

renewable resources

b)

replaceable resources

c)

non renewable resources

d)

non replaceable resources

37.

Geothermal energy uses heat from ____ to produce electricity.

a)

the earth

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

natural gas

38.

Coal is burned to heat water so that the _______ can turn turbines.

a)

fire

b)

steam

c)

water

d)

heat

39.

Renewable resources ...

a)

are not replaceable

b)

are used more frequently than non renewables

c)

are never going to run out

d)

going to run out

40.

What type of power plant uses the potential energy of water trapped behind a dam?

a)

nuclear power plant

b)

hydroelectric power plant

c)

solar station

d)

coal burning power plant

41.

What are fossil fuels?

a)

coal, oil, uranium

b)

oil, natural gas, uranium

c)

coal, oil, natural gas

d)

geothemals, coal, natural gas

42.

Petroleum is mainly used in the United States for...

a)

gasoline for cars

b)

running coal burning power plants

c)

making windmills turn

d)

burning for heat

43.

A photovoltaic cell captures ____ to be used for power.

a)

wind

b)

water

c)

coal

d)

sunlight

44.

What type of power plant uses scraps from farming, waste products and wind to generate electricity?

a)

Hydroelectric Power Plant

b)

Geothermal Power Plant

c)

Biomass Power Plant

d)

Nuclear Power Plant

45.

Why is the United States so reliant on non-renewable energy?

a)

Because non- renewable sources produce more energy with fewer power plants

b)

Because non-renewable sources do not produce as much energy as renewable sources

c)

Because non-renewable sources will not run out.

d)

Because non-renewable sources have the most plants in the US therefore make the most electricity.

46.

Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of heat in a _____ power plant.

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

nuclear

d)

hydroelectric

47.

Which are non renewable resources?

(Choose all correct answers)

a)

natural gas

b)

coal

c)

water in a dam

d)

oil

e)

nuclear energy

48.

Which of these are renewable resources?

a)

coal

b)

wind

c)

geothermal

d)

water in a dam

e)

biomass

49.

What is one advantage of using solar power?

a)

Cloudy Days

b)

Nighttime

c)

It does not create pollution

50.

What is one advantage of using wind power?

a)

It is renewable

b)

The wind doesn't always blow

c)

The windmills are far away from people

51.

What is one disadvantage of using water power?

a)

Dams are expensive to build

b)

It creates a lot of electricity

c)

It is renewable

52.

What are the 3 fossil fuels?

a)

coal, oil, uranium

b)

coal, hydroelectric, oil

c)

natural gas, oil, coal

53.

Geothermal energy

a)

has extreme safety issues because it is so hot

b)

is best where hot water comes to the surface

c)

requires cool water be pumped into the ground

d)

produces a lot of greenhouse gases

54.

To produce electricity, a resource must somehow turn a turbine.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

___________________ energy comes from plants and animals that were recently living.

a)

Biomass

b)

Biology

c)

Biographic

d)

Blahblah

56.

Solar energy is carried between the Sun and Earth as ____________________.

a)

radiation

b)

wind

c)

hydoponically

d)

vapor

57.
Hyrdo Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
58.

__________uses heat from the interior of the Earth.

a)

Solar

b)

Geothermal

c)

Nucler

d)

Wind

59.
Hydroelectric dams and tidal power both use what to turn turbines?
a)
water pumped uphill
b)
flowing water
c)
electricity to split water
d)
steam
60.
Trees, crops, garbage, & landfill gas are all examples of 
a)
Energy
b)
Biomass
c)
Heat
d)
Nuclear waste
61.
"Ensuring availability of water for future generations" is a
a)
Goal of water conservation
b)
Strategy of water conservation
c)
Key activity of water conservation
62.

A scientist studies a sample of swamp water. She finds that there are many dead plants and fish in the water. ________ in the water could be the main cause of this.

a)

oxygen

b)

litter and pollution

c)

mud and silt

d)

pebbles and sand

63.

what is the main cause of water pollution?

a)

invasive species

b)

animals

c)

plants and insects

d)

human impact and decision making

64.
Which of the following is a way of conserving water?
a)
Leave the tap running while brushing teeth
b)
Use a hose to wash the car
c)
Use the washing machine at full load
d)
Leave the shower running while soaping
65.
Why do we need to conserve water?
a)
It is an unlimited resource. 
b)
It is a limited resource. 
c)
There is a lot of water. 
d)
There is no need to conserve water.
66.
 It’s okay to flush some trash down the toilet like cotton balls and tissue
a)
True
b)
False
67.
Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water.
a)
True
b)
False
68.
When is the best time of day to water your lawn?
a)
Early morning or late evening
b)
In the afternoon
c)
All day long
d)
At night
69.
Which soil conservation method involves building small dams or terraces to slow down water flow and reduce soil erosion?
a)
Terracing
b)
Windbreaks
c)
Conservation buffers
70.
Which soil conservation method involves reducing or eliminating the use of tillage to reduce soil disturbance and improve soil health?
a)
No-till farming
b)
Agroforestry
c)
Cover crops
71.

_____ is when a farmer plants different crops in the field each year.

a)

crop-rotation

b)

conservation plowing

c)

contour plowing

d)

soil conservation

72.

____ is when dead weeds and stalks of the previous year's crop are plowed into the ground to help return soil nutrients, retain moisture, and hold soil in place.

a)

crop-rotation

b)

conservation plowing

c)

contour plowing

d)

soil conservation

73.

_____ is the management of soil to limit its destruction.

a)

crop-rotation

b)

conservation plowing

c)

contour plowing

d)

soil conservation

74.

_____ is anything in the environment that humans use.

a)

crop-rotation

b)

natural resource

c)

contour plowing

d)

soil conservation

75.

Raw materials taken from the Earth

that are used to make human-made objects

are called...?

a)

electricity

b)

natural products

c)

natural resources

d)

dirt

76.

Which of the following are non-renewable energy sources?

a)

Hydroelectric

b)

Natural gas

c)

Oil

d)

Nuclear power

77.

What are some water conservation methods?

a)

Taking shorter showers

b)

Fixing leaky faucets

c)

Using water-efficient appliances

d)

All of the above

78.

The release of harmful waste into the environment is known as...?

a)

Fossil Fuels

b)

Smog

c)

Pollution

d)

Acid Rain

79.

Which of these is a disadvantage (bad thing) of fossil fuels?

a)

They are free, we just dig them up

b)

They are a limited supply

c)

They do not take a long time to replenish

d)

They are good for the environment

80.

Which renewable energy source uses wind to generate electricity?

a)

Solar power

b)

Hydropower

c)

Geothermal energy

d)

Wind power

81.

Global warming is the term used to describe the RISING of the average temperature on Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Global warming has negative effects on plants, animals and human beings.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Global Warming is MAINLY caused by...

a)

...the Sun

b)

...the Greenhouse Effect.

84.

The Greenhouse Effect happens when the HEAT cannot escape the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

The Greenhouse Effect happens because people cause pollution, and, therefore, Carbon Dioxide.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Oil and gas produce huge clouds of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Deforestation is another cause of global warming.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Trees help the Earth because...

a)

...they absorb huge amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from the air and release oxygen back into it.

b)

...they absorb huge amounts of oxygen from the air and release Carbon Dioxide (CO2) back into it.

89.

Due to a DECREASE in the number of trees and forests, the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) remains in the atmosphere :(

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Recycling, saving energy and using bicycles instead of cars can help reduce Global Warming.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Everyone should try to reduce their ...

a)

carbon footprint

b)

solar footprint

c)

pylon footprint

d)

global footprint

92.

Which one is not a source of power?

a)

Wave power

b)

Tidal power

c)

Sand power

d)

Solar power

93.

Choose two terms that start with: CO2 ...

a)

emissions

b)

footprint

c)

turbine

d)

panel

94.

What is depicted in the photo?

a)

oil rig

b)

pylon

c)

solar panel

d)

power station

95.

What is depicted in the photo?

a)

oil rig

b)

pylon

c)

solar panel

d)

power station

96.

What is depicted in the photo?

a)

wind turbine

b)

pylon

c)

solar panel

d)

power station

97.

What is depicted in the photo?

a)

oil rig

b)

power station

c)

solar panel

d)

greenhouse

98.

A group of compounds that are able to trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth's surface warmer than it would be if they were not present.

a)

CO2 emissions

b)

greenhouse gases

c)

climate change

99.

What is depicted in the photo?

a)

coal mine

b)

oil rig

c)

power station

d)

solar panel

100.

What is depicted in the photo?

a)

coal mine

b)

oil rig

c)

power station

d)

solar panel

101.

Which of the following gases does not trap heat?

a)

A. Carbon dioxide

b)

B. Nitrogen

c)

C. Water vapor

d)

D. Methane

102.

As average global temperature rises,

a)

Average precipitation increases

b)

Average precipitation decreases

c)

Average precipitation is unchanged

103.

Where have some of the strongest and earliest impacts of global warming occurred?

a)

A. In the tropics

b)

B. In northern latitudes

c)

C. Impacts of global warming are distributed equally all over the planet.

104.

Compared to other greenhouse gases, ___________ is the most effective at trapping heat near the Earth's surface.

a)

A. Carbon dioxide

b)

B. Nitrogen

c)

C. Water vapor

d)

D. Methane

105.

Some kinds of pollution in the atmosphere can act to cool the planet by reducing the amount of solar radiation that reaches Earth's surface.

a)

reducing the amount of solar radiation

b)

increasing the amount of solar radiation

c)

reducing the amount of carbon dioxide

d)

increasing the amount of carbon dioxide

106.

Earth has recorded _______________ temperatures in the past than it is today.

a)

warmer

b)

cooler

c)

the same

107.

If you removed the atmosphere's natural greenhouse effect, and everything else stayed the same, Earth's temperature would be:

a)

A. 10 to 20°F (6 to 11°C) warmer

b)

B. 30 to 40°F (17 to 22°C) warmer

c)

C. 10 to 20°F (6 to 11°C) cooler

d)

D. 50 to 60°F (28 to 33°C) cooler

108.

How do scientists collect evidence about climate?

a)

A. Using remote sensing from space with satellites

b)

B. By ground-based measurements of surface temperature, carbon dioxide concentration and sea level

c)

C. By collecting "proxy data" from tree rings, ice cores and historical records

d)

D. All of the above

109.

No place on Earth is ________ today than it was 100 years ago.

a)

colder

b)

warmer

c)

the same

110.

What do you think global warming is caused by?

a)

nature

b)

human activity

c)

both

111.

What is Global Warming?

a)

Increasing temperature in Earth's atmosphere

b)

Decreasing temperature in a city

c)

Increasing rain rates in Earth

d)

Decreasing temperature rates

112.

Global warming is caused by a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect.

a)
b)
113.
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be too
a)
warm 
b)
cold
c)
dead
d)
funny
114.
Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for global warming.
a)
True
b)
False
115.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of Global Warming?
a)
Polar ice caps will melt.
b)
Coastal regions will be covered with rising sea levels.
c)
Some areas will experience serious droughts
d)
The Earth's rotation will slow down and eventually stop
116.
What is the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth called?
a)
carbon
b)
concentration
c)
atmosphere
d)
emissions
117.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
118.
It was hot all week last week.  Is this a sign of climate change?
a)
Yes
b)
No
119.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
120.

Why are too many greenhouse gases bad for the environment?

a)

They cause trees to die.

b)

They release heat and will be the cause of the next ice age.

c)

They trap heat in our atmosphere causing the planet to warm up.

d)

They are fossil fuels which pollute our environment.

121.

Which of these is considered a non renewable energy source? (choose all that apply)

a)

solar power

b)

gasoline

c)

geothermal power

d)

coal

122.

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Seas rising (flooding)

b)

Loss of habitat for animals.

c)

More severe storms and weather.

d)

Increased forest fires and drought.

123.

Which one is not a fossil source?

a)

petrol

b)

sun

c)

coal

d)

natural gas

124.

Which one is and environment protection organization?

a)

Greenpeace

b)

Nato

c)

Unesco

d)

Who

125.

The gradual increase in the temperature is known as ...

a)

Green Effect

b)

Methane

c)

Carbon dioxide Gases

d)

Global Warming

126.

How can Global Warming cause sea levels to rise?

a)

by causing it to rain more often.

b)

by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes.

c)

by melting glaciers and ice caps.

d)

by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions.

127.

Why does cutting down trees increase Global Warming?

a)

Trees absorb the Sun’s energy without radiating back into the atmosphere.

b)

Trees drain Greenhouse gases like methane from soil.

c)

Trees provide shade which counteracts Global Warming.

d)

Trees soak up Carbon dioxide.

128.

Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?

a)

It causes climate change and increase in the Global temperature.

b)

It can lead to a major increase in Greenhouses.

c)

It causes a major decrease in people.

d)

It leads to more factories.

129.

How are Greenhouse gasses harming our environment?

a)

Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to cool down.

b)

Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to warm up.

c)

More heat is able to escape.

d)

They aren’t.

130.

Things you can do to help decrease Global Warming include:

a)

Keep your air conditioner on high.

b)

Keep your deep freezer door open.

c)

Eat more ice cream.

d)

Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.

131.

In a warmer world, we would expect more...

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Droughts

c)

Desert expansions

d)

All of these

132.

Which of the following are effects of ozone depletion?

a)

Reduced crop yields.

b)

Immune system suppression.

c)

Increased photochemical smog.

d)

All of these.

133.

Which of the following are effects of ozone depletion?

a)

Reduced crop yields.

b)

Immune system suppression.

c)

Increased photochemical smog.

d)

All of these.

134.

Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for Global Warming.

a)

True

b)

False

135.

All of the following are Greenhouse gasses except...

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Nitrous oxide

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Water vapour

136.

Chlorofluorocarbons are,

a)

Flammable

b)

Corrosive

c)

Nontoxic

d)

Expensive

137.

Which statement is the most accurate?

a)

Climate is determined by average weather conditions.

b)

Climatologists examine data from one to a few years to estimate weather.

c)

Weather is determined by average climate conditions.

d)

None of these answers are accurate.

138.

Increased levels of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been implicated in which of the following?

a)

Increased seawater acidity

b)

Increased global warming

c)

Both increased seawater acidity and increased global warming.

139.

The threat of Global Warming can be addressed by...

a)

Slowing population growth.

b)

Reducing deforestation.

c)

Shifting to renewable resources.

d)

Using energy more efficiently.

140.

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...

a)

using bottled water

b)

eating meat

c)

burning fossil fuels

d)

texting on cellphones

141.

The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as

a)

Global Warming

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Methane

d)

Carbon Dioxide Gases

142.

How is the greenhouse effect produced?

a)

When the Sun doesn’t emit radiation.

b)

When some energy is reflected back to Earth.

c)

When solar energy trespasses the atmosphere.

d)

When the greenhouse is burned.

143.

What factors determine how air circulates in the lower atmosphere?

a)

The properties of air, water and land.

b)

Uneven heating of the Earth’s surface by the Sun.

c)

Rotation of the Earth on its axis.

d)

Rotation of the Earth on its axis and the properties of air, water and land.

144.
Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?
a)
Yes - they keep the Earth warm
b)
Yes - they keep all the gases on our planet
c)
No - they only cause terrible climate change
d)
No - they only block some of the Sun's rays
145.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Nitrous Oxide
d)
All answers are correct
146.
Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?
a)
It causes climate change and increase in the global temerature 
b)
It can lead to a major increase in Greenhouses 
c)
It leads to more factories
d)
It causes a major decrease in people
147.
Which one of the choices below is NOT a  cause for global warming?
a)
Having too many cows
b)
Burning Fossil Fuels
c)
Planting new trees
148.
The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ________________.
a)
Greenhouse Effect
b)
Global Warming
c)
Carbon Dioxide Gases
d)
Methane
149.
Which of the following is the most troubling greenhouse gas being produced by humans?
a)
Water Vapor
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Methane
d)
Nitrous Oxide
150.
How can global warming cause sea levels to rise? Choose the best answer.
a)
by causing it to rain more often
b)
by melting glaciers and ice caps
c)
by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions
d)
by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes
151.
Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?
a)
trees soak up carbon dioxide
b)
trees provide shade which counteracts global warming
c)
trees absorbs the sun's energy without radiating back into the atmosphere
d)
trees drain greenhouse gases like methane from soil
152.
What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?
a)
Temperature goes up
b)
Temperature goes down
153.
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be too
a)
warm 
b)
cold
c)
dead
d)
funny
154.

What is the greenhouse effect?

a)

A natural process where gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

b)

A man-made process where gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

c)

A natural process where the ocean traps heat in the atmosphere.

d)

A man-made process where the ocean traps heat in the atmosphere.

155.

Which of these is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Nitrous Oxide

c)

Oxygen Gas

d)

Methane

156.

TRUE OR FALSE: The greenhouse effect is necessary for life on Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

157.

Which greenhouse gas contributes the most to the greenhouse effect?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Methane

c)

Water Vapor

d)

Nitrous Oxide

158.

What is the MOST significant way that humans contribute to the greenhouse effect?

a)

We do not contribute to the greenhouse effect.

b)

We burn fossil fuels.

c)

We practice animal agriculture.

d)

We make too much waste.

159.

In the past hundred years, the overall amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has...

a)

decreased

b)

stayed about the same

c)

increased

160.

Without the greenhouse effect, the Earth would be...

a)

colder.

b)

about the same.

c)

warmer.

161.

By adding more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, humans are...

a)

decreasing the average temperature of Earth.

b)

not affecting the average temperature of Earth.

c)

increasing the average temperature of Earth.

162.

Select the two greenhouse gases that are MOST prevalent in the Earth's atmosphere.

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Methane

c)

Water Vapor

d)

Nitrous Oxide

163.

TRUE OR FALSE: The "Ozone Layer" is a layer of ozone (O3) that protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation.

a)

True

b)

False

164.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: The consequences of man-made global warming includes...

a)

An increase in average temperature.

b)

More severe weather events.

c)

A rise in sea levels.

d)

People being displaced from their homes.

165.

Global warming and global cooling can occur...

a)

naturally.

b)

due to man-made causes.

c)

both of the above.

166.

This is a simple diagram of the greenhouse effect. According to this diagram, the energy first comes from...

a)

The Sun

b)

The Earth

c)

The Atmosphere

167.

According to this chart, cellular respiration...

a)

takes Oxygen Gas and produces Carbon Dioxide.

b)

takes Carbon Dioxide and produces Oxygen Gas.

168.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: This is a graph produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It tells us...

a)

that atmospheric carbon dioxide has massively increased since 1950.

b)

the independent variable is years before today.

c)

that atmospheric carbon dioxide is at its highest point in the past 800,000 years.

d)

the dependent variable is the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

169.

What is Global Warming?

a)

Increasing temperature in Earth's atmosphere

b)

Decreasing temperature in a city

c)

Increasing rain rates in Earth

d)

Decreasing temperature rates

170.

Global warming is caused by a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect.

a)
b)
171.
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be too
a)
warm 
b)
cold
c)
dead
d)
funny
172.
Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for global warming.
a)
True
b)
False
173.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of Global Warming?
a)
Polar ice caps will melt.
b)
Coastal regions will be covered with rising sea levels.
c)
Some areas will experience serious droughts
d)
The Earth's rotation will slow down and eventually stop
174.
What is the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth called?
a)
carbon
b)
concentration
c)
atmosphere
d)
emissions
175.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
176.
It was hot all week last week.  Is this a sign of climate change?
a)
Yes
b)
No
177.
Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?
a)
yes
b)
no
178.

Why are too many greenhouse gases bad for the environment?

a)

They cause trees to die.

b)

They release heat and will be the cause of the next ice age.

c)

They trap heat in our atmosphere causing the planet to warm up.

d)

They are fossil fuels which pollute our environment.

179.

Which of these is considered a non renewable energy source? (choose all that apply)

a)

solar power

b)

gasoline

c)

geothermal power

d)

coal

180.

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Seas rising (flooding)

b)

Loss of habitat for animals.

c)

More severe storms and weather.

d)

Increased forest fires and drought.

181.

Which one is not a fossil source?

a)

petrol

b)

sun

c)

coal

d)

natural gas

182.

Which one is and environment protection organization?

a)

Greenpeace

b)

Nato

c)

Unesco

d)

Who

183.

Fill in the blank. Greenhouse gases create a thermal _______ around the Earth keeping it warm.

a)

source

b)

blanket

c)

sheet

d)

cover

184.

Which word includes the nonrenewable resources oil, coal and natural gas?

a)

respiration

b)

deforestation

c)

renewable resources

d)

fossil fuels

185.

Which of the following is used to create concrete and adds to the carbon dioxide levels in the air?

a)

cement

b)

concrete

c)

deforestation

d)

agriculture

186.

What do we call the cutting down of trees which leads to less carbon dioxide being absorbed from the atmosphere?

a)

transportation

b)

deforestation

c)

agriculture

d)

decomposition

187.

What is another name for oil that comes from the ground and is used to make gasoline?

a)

gasoline

b)

natural gas

c)

coal

d)

petroleum

188.

Which of the following fossil fuels are used to power trains, grills as wells as in fireplaces?

a)

air

b)

oil

c)

natural gas

d)

coal

189.

Which type of the sources of energy that once they are gone, they are gone forever?

a)

nonrenewable resources

b)

renewable

resources

c)

wind

d)

solar power

190.

Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable resource?

a)

solar power

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

natural gas

191.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

a)

natural gas

b)

wind

c)

solar power

d)

hydropower

192.

Which of the following is NOT a natural process that contributes to greenhouse gas effect?

a)

volcanoes

b)

respiration

c)

agriculture

d)

decomposition

193.

Which of the following animals contributes to greenhouse gases every time they burp?

a)

pigs

b)

ox

c)

horses

d)

cows

194.

How are greenhouse gases emitted from fossil fuels?

a)

they are emitted when we plant them in the ground

b)

they are emitted when we add water to them

c)

they are emitted when we burn them

d)

they are emitted when we eat them

195.

Which of the following describes a natural process in which greenhouse gases are released when organic material breaks down after dying?

a)

solar radiation changes

b)

logs

c)

decomposition

d)

electricity

196.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 pieces of evidence of global climate change/global warming?

a)

deforestation

b)

extreme weather events

c)

ocean acidification

d)

sea levels rising

197.

By what percentage has the acidity of the ocean water risen in the last decades?

a)

20%

b)

25%

c)

30%

d)

40%

198.

What is global warming?

a)

a gradual increase of Earths atmosphere caused by gases & pollutants

b)

Harmful gases that absorb heat from the Sun & trap the heat in our atmosphere

c)

a change in a regions weather conditions

d)

the range of weather that varies from region to region

199.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

water vapor

b)

methane

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

helium

200.

How are fossil fuels formed?

a)

by recycling

b)

by mixing ocean water with soil

c)

by burning coal

d)

by the remains of living things

201.

Which of the following is a resource that is considered "clean" energy?

a)

wind

b)

oil

c)

natural gas

d)

ocean currents

202.

Which human activities that contribute to the release of greenhouse gases are WE currently doing in this classroom?

a)

agriculture

b)

decomposition

c)

deforestation

d)

electricity

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