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Worksheets16.2 Climate Change
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is evidence of a warming Earth?
Decreasing global surface temperatures
Rising global surface temperatures
Stable global surface temperatures
Fluctuating global surface temperatures
What is happening to ice as evidence of a warming Earth?
Ice is forming
Ice is melting
Ice is stable
Ice is increasing
Which of the following is a result of melting glaciers and polar ice?
Decreasing sea level
Rising sea level
Stable sea level
Fluctuating sea level
Since 1986, the Larsen Ice Shelf near Antarctica has lost an area more than how many times the size of Rhode Island?
2 times
3 times
4 times
5 times
What method is used to study today's climate?
Proxy indicators
Direct measurement
Climate models
Historical records
What are proxy indicators used for in climate studies?
Predicting future climates
Measuring current climate
Giving clues about past climates
Analyzing weather patterns
Which of the following is an example of a proxy indicator?
Thermometers
Tree rings
Satellites
Barometers
What is the purpose of using models in climate studies?
To measure current temperatures
To predict future climates
To analyze past weather events
To study ocean currents
Which of the following is NOT a proxy indicator?
Ice cores
Tree rings
Direct temperature readings
Fossil pollen
What is the main focus of direct measurement in climate studies?
Past climate conditions
Future climate predictions
Today's climate
Ocean currents
Which method provides clues about past climates?
Direct measurement
Climate models
Proxy indicators
Satellite data
What is the role of proxy indicators in climate science?
To predict future weather
To measure current climate
To provide evidence of past climates
To analyze atmospheric pressure
Which of the following is used to make predictions about future climates?
Proxy indicators
Direct measurement
Models
Historical records
What is mainly responsible for the increase in greenhouse gases?
Volcanic eruptions
Deforestation
Burning of fossil fuels and changes in land use
Increased agricultural activities
