WorksheetsNatural Resources & Climate Change Open Notes Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Check all that apply. Which of the statements below are true about renewable and nonrenewable resources?
a)
Most renewable resources are bad for the environment.
b)
Renewable resources can be replenished in a relatively short period of time.
c)
Nonrewable resources can be replaced within a lifetime of a human.
d)
Most nonrenewable resources create a lot of pollution.
2.
2. Which of the following are considered major greenhouse gases?
a)
water vapor & ozone
b)
water vapor & carbon dioxide
c)
ozone & methane
d)
ozone & carbon dioxide
3.
3. Which of the following provides clues about the Earth's climate in the distance past?
a)
Animal cells
b)
Volcanoes
c)
Ice cores
d)
Water composition
4.
5. What is the main cause of the rise in global sea level?
a)
Increases precipitation
b)
High levels of carbon dioxide in sea water
c)
Too many boats in the ocean
d)
Warming temperatures
5.
6. The natural process in which certain gasses in the atmosphere keep heat near the Earth and prevent it from radiating back into space is called -
a)
Global warming
b)
The ozone layer
c)
Effect of latitude
d)
The greenhouse effect
6.
7. Using a resource in a way that guarantees it will be available in the future is called -
a)
ecology
b)
sustainability
c)
nonrenewable
d)
recycling
7.
8. Scientists refer to the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature as -
a)
Global warming
b)
The greenhouse effect
c)
Climate
d)
Annual global temperature
8.
9. Which of the following is NOT evidence of global warming?
a)
Melting ice
b)
Changes in precipitation
c)
Rising temperatures
d)
Increases in biodiversity
9.
10. Environmental policies generally fit into what two categories?
a)
recycling & conserving.
b)
renewable & nonrenewable.
c)
biotic & abiotic.
d)
regulations & incentives.
10.
11. Based on the graph shown, which of the following statements is most accurate?
a)
The temperature goes up and down each day.
b)
The average annual temperature decreased between 1659 and 2004.
c)
There was an overall increase in the mean annual temperature over time.
d)
The highest temperature occurred in 1734.
11.
12. True or False. Scientific evidence indicates that global warming has been caused largely by the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
13. The agricultural and industrial revolution allowed -
a)
the human population to grow rapidly.
b)
humans to create good in a cleaner and greener way.
c)
human to use less fossil fuels.
d)
the human to live shorter lifespans.
13.
14. When making environmental decisions, government and business must always take into account the positive and negative consequences of their choices. This is called -
a)
an ecological footprint.
b)
environmental policy.
c)
a cost-benefit analysis.
d)
provisioning of resouces.
14.
15. The main source of extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is -
a)
The increase in overall global surface temperatures.
b)
The burning of carbon-containing fuels.
c)
The decrease in the world’s population.
d)
The use of renewable energy.
15.
16. Fuels that formed millions of years ago from the remains of living organisms are called -
a)
Dino-bits
b)
Renewable energy
c)
Fossil fuels
d)
Greenhouse gases
16.
17. An increase in which of the following results in an increase in greenhouse gasses?
a)
Recycling and reusing
b)
Using public transportation and planting more trees
c)
Habitat conservation and eating less meat
d)
Deforestation and urbanization
17.
18. Mr. Varner brings in a batch of his famous homemade Christmas cookies to share with your class. He hands the plate of cookies to a student in the front row and tells them to take however many cookies they want. By the time the cookie plate gets to you, there are none left. This is an example of -
a)
regulating resources.
b)
the tragedy of the commons.
c)
recycling goods to ensure some remains for the future.
d)
why Santa will be mad at some of your classmates. (DON"T PICK THIS ONE!)
18.
19. True or False. As the atmosphere warms, ecosystems on land and in the oceans are changing, which affects organisms in various ways.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
20. True or False. Global climate change is not affecting certain aspects of human life such as farming, forestry, the economy, and health.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
21. Which of the following is most likely to make farmers need to conserve water?
a)
Rising sea levels
b)
Precipitation pattern changes
c)
Changes in migration times
d)
Decreased biodiversity
21.
23. What type of organisms complete the process of photosynthesis?
a)
Autotrophs
b)
Consumers
c)
Heterotrophs
d)
Decomposers
22.
24. The process by which organisms use oxygen to release chemical energy in sugars is called -
a)
Photosynthesis
b)
Chemosynthesis
c)
Cellular respiration
d)
Primary production
23.
26. The diagram below shows -
a)
Photosynthesis
b)
Cellular Respiration
24.
What is the primary reason for the melting of polar ice caps?
a)
Rising global temperatures
b)
Decreased solar radiation
c)
Increased volcanic activity
d)
Increased ocean salinity
25.
Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?
a)
Loss of habitat for many species
b)
Decreased carbon dioxide levels
c)
Increased biodiversity
d)
Improved air quality
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