WorksheetsUnit 9 APES Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following are greenhouse gases? Mark ALL that are correct!
H2O
CO2
CH4
O3
CCl2F2
What makes gases like methane, HFCs, and CFCs so concerning in the atmosphere?
They exist in the atmosphere indefinitely
All three do not exist naturally in nature
They are very efficient at absorbing the Sun's energy
All three contain carbon atoms
Which of the following causes both ozone depletion and global warming?
H2O
CO2
CH4
CCl2F2
The majority of greenhouse gases exist in the...
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Which of the following has the greatest global warming potential (GWP)?
NOx
CO2
CH4
O3
CFCs
Which BEST describes why latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?
they are at lower elevations
they receive more solar energy
they are nearer to ocean currents
they get more winds that carry energy in the form of heat
Earth's average temperature has increased 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?
lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere
lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
Which of the following are evidence of climate change?
extreme weather events
increase in the average global temperature
melting of polar ice caps
all of the above
The main human activity that releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere is...
using bottled water
burning fossil fuels
texting on cellphones
eating meat
Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere?
deforestation
burning fossil fuels
burning down trees
all of the above
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
will result in sea-levels rising
Will have no effect on ecosystems
None of the above
human activities lead to climate change and global warming because
there are LESS greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the temperature decreases
there is the SAME amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the temperature stays the same
there are MORE greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the temperature is increasing
Which of the following is a primary cause of ocean acidification?
A) Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
B) Decreased levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
C) Increased levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
D) Decreased levels of methane in the atmosphere
What is the primary function of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere?
A) To trap heat and warm the planet
B) To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun
C) To reflect sunlight back into space
D) To provide oxygen for living organisms
Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?
A) Conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight
B) Conversion of oxygen and glucose into carbon dioxide and water
C) Conversion of nitrogen and water into ammonia and oxygen
D) Conversion of methane and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water
