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WorksheetsSocial Science Scrimmage Test 2024-2025
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The Holocene thermal maximum occurred during which time period?
8,500 to 6,000 years ago
10,000 to 5,000 years ago
11,000 to 7,000 years ago
12,000 to 9,000 years ago
9,000 to 6,500 years ago
Which of the following BEST describes the geosphere?
It consists solely of Earth’s crust.
It includes all living organisms.
It is primarily made of water bodies.
It refers to the Earth’s molten core.
It encompasses all land, earth, and rock on the planet.
All of the following countries accounted for 5% or more of the world’s total oil production in 2022 EXCEPT
China
the United Arab Emirates
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Canada
The term "Northgrippian" refers to an ice core from which of the following locations?
Greenland
Siberia
Antarctica
Canada
The Alps
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are primarily derived from
volcanic rock formations
remains of prehistoric plants and animals
underground water reserves
ancient glaciers and ice cores
mineral deposits found near fault lines
Who discovered the warming effects of carbon dioxide in the 19th century?
Alfred Russel Wallace
John Dalton
Eunice Newton Foote
James Clerk Maxwell
Marie Curie
Dendrochronology is the study of
soil layers
tree rings
fossilized plants
glacial cores
atmospheric gases
What distinguished Al Gore’s environmental policy during the 2000 U.S. presidential election?
opposition to the Kyoto Protocol
support for the Kyoto Protocol
advocacy for increased coal production
promotion of offshore drilling
rejection of renewable energy programs
The Indus Valley is primarily located in the present-day country of
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Which of the following BEST describes Dipesh Chakrabarty’s argument about modern human impact on climate systems?
It mirrors natural processes in its overall effects.
It occurs at a slower pace than natural climate changes.
It has only a small influence on the Earth’s climate systems.
It aligns closely with historical trends in climate patterns.
It accelerates changes in the climate at a much faster rate.
In the 1970s and 1980s, ExxonMobil funded organizations that
supported government regulations on fossil fuels
promoted skepticism of climate science
encouraged renewable energy research
advocated for environmental conservation
studied the economic impacts of climate change
What term is often used to refer to oil due to its high value and economic importance?
black treasure
liquid coal
fossil gold
black gold
liquid energy
Which BEST describes the Earth’s climate system?
an isolated system dependent solely on internal factors
a closed system with no interaction with the environment
an open system influenced by external energy sources
a static system unaffected by external forces over time
a uniform system driven by greenhouse gas concentrations
Which BEST describes the relationship between the IGBP and the WCRP?
The IGBP absorbed the functions of the WCRP.
The WCRP replaced the IGBP in climate research.
The two programs operated independently with no overlap.
The IGBP and WCRP worked as a team.
The WCRP focused solely on policy, while the IGBP handled research.
The “Great Acceleration” primarily began during which decade?
1920s
1950s
1970s
1980s
2000s
What BEST describes the climate in the Mediterranean region during the Greek city-states’ rise to power?
cool and wet
stable and warm
hot and dry
mild and arid
unstable with frequent droughts
What was President Donald Trump’s justification for withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement in 2017?
It lacked clear scientific evidence.
It put the U.S. at a significant economic disadvantage.
It unfairly targeted U.S. industries.
It favored developing nations over industrialized countries.
It violated U.S. constitutional principles.
Studies show that climate change makes droughts in the Horn of Africa how many times more likely?
10 times
20 times
50 times
100 times
200 times
Which technological innovation marks the beginning of the oldest instrumental climate records?
barometer
anemometer
hygrometer
thermometer
rain gauge
The “year without a summer” in 536 CE was primarily caused by
solar flares
prolonged droughts
a meteor impact
widespread deforestation
volcanic eruptions
A United States government report estimates that how many people move annually due to extreme weather events?
10 million
20 million
30 million
40 million
50 million
Which of the following statements about the Kyoto Protocol is NOT true?
The Kyoto Protocol was drafted by thirty-seven nations in 1997 and came into effect starting in 2005.
The primary goal of the Kyoto Protocol was for participating countries to achieve a collective 5 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2008 to 2012, using 1990 levels as the baseline.
The Kyoto Protocol required all participating nations to immediately halt greenhouse gas emissions upon its adoption in 1997.
The agreement allowed countries to work together on emission reduction strategies and established systems for monitoring and documenting greenhouse gas emissions.
The Kyoto Protocol introduced specific procedures for tracking emissions, including registry systems, annual emission inventories, and a compliance system to support countries in meeting their targets.
The Little Ice Age (LIA) had its coldest period during which years?
1800–1860
1680–1750
1450–1510
1300–1360
1560–1630
What significant barrier did the Green New Deal face in becoming law?
opposition from the president at the time
insufficient scientific evidence supporting climate change
lack of support from environmental organizations
failure to garner public interest
high costs of implementation
Which of the following is NOT an important insight related to health risks associated with climate change, as identified in a 2017 United Nations report?
Certain groups are more vulnerable to climate-sensitive health impacts.
Climate change will extend the transmission season and geographical range of many diseases.
Malnutrition and undernutrition are exacerbated by climate events such as floods and droughts.
Climate change is expected to bring new health issues, including extreme weather events.
Many infectious diseases will become less severe and easier to control due to climate conditions.
The cryosphere is considered a part of the hydrosphere because it includes
subsurface aquifers containing large reserves of groundwater
frozen water, such as ice sheets and sea ice
water vapor contributing to cloud formation in the troposphere
deep ocean currents that regulate global heat distribution
the processes of precipitation and evaporation within the hydrological cycle
In 2022, a study of news broadcasts in the United Kingdom found that nearly a third of British broadcasters
cast doubt on climate science
fully endorsed climate action initiatives
avoided covering climate-related stories
provided balanced coverage of climate debates
supported renewable energy policies
In just the past few years, what abnormally severe weather condition has ravaged Greece, Australia, California, Canada, and Hawaii?
fires
droughts
earthquakes
floods
tornadoes
What is the current geological epoch?
Pleistocene
Holocene
Anthropocene
Calabrian
Gelasian
What is the primary purpose of the book Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway?
to propose solutions for mitigating climate change
to highlight the economic impacts of climate policies
to explain why so many Americans do not believe in climate change
to document the history of environmental activism in the United States
to explore the development of renewable energy technologies
The history of oil extraction in Iraq is MOST closely associated with which global event?
World War II
The Cold War
World War I
The Gulf War
The Iran-Iraq War
Which ocean became a heavily traveled route during the LIA as European contact with the Americas increased?
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The exosphere primarily contains which of the following objects?
passenger planes
hot air balloons
aurora
meteorological rockets
satellites
The victory led by Alessandra Korap Munduruku protected approximately how many acres of rainforest?
100,000 acres
200,000 acres
300,000 acres
400,000 acres
500,000 acres
What does IPCC stand for?
International Panel on Climate Conservation
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Independent Panel on Climate Control
International Partnership for Climate Coordination
Intergovernmental Partnership on Climate Crisis
During which dynasty did the concept of the mandate of heaven become established?
Zhou Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Which statement is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution began in the late 1700s and gained momentum in the 1800s.
Charles Dickens’ works, such as Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol, reflect themes of the Industrial Revolution.
The term “Industrial Revolution” was recognized and used during the 1800s to describe societal changes.
The bulk of greenhouse gas emissions from the Industrial Revolution occurred in the late 1700s.
Some scholars argue that the Anthropocene could be linked to the introduction of coal-powered steam engines.
Which of the following BEST explains the Republican stance on climate action?
It uniformly rejects all climate science findings.
It supports climate action to the same degree as Democrats.
It generally views climate action as a threat to economic growth.
It prioritizes renewable energy over traditional fossil fuels.
It advocates for immediate legislative measures to reduce emissions.
What does the year 2250 BCE mark in the context of Mesopotamian climate history?
the peak of the Akkadian Empire
the establishment of the Sumerian city-states
the construction of the Ziggurat of Ur
the collapse of the Egyptian Old Kingdom
the boundary between the Middle and Late Holocene
The “Keeling Curve” is often considered an iconic image because it
shows a direct correlation between rising CO₂ levels and climate change
tracks annual fluctuations in atmospheric oxygen
demonstrates the increase in oceanic CO₂ absorption
highlights the impact of industrial emissions on methane levels
indicates that CO₂ levels peaked in the mid-20th century
Which artificial element is found in sediment core samples as a result of nuclear weapon testing?
Carbon-14
Uranium-235
Tritium-17
Plutonium-239
Thorium-232
Which gas produces a greenhouse effect around the surface of the Earth?
water vapor
carbon dioxide
methane
a and b only
a, b, and c
Which of the following events occurred FIRST?
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is established
the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) is founded
Greta Thunberg begins school strikes for climate
the Paris Agreement is adopted
the fall of the Berlin Wall
Which of the following statements about Alexander the Great is FALSE?
He was a king from Greece.
He conquered Egypt and Persia.
His army reached as far as India.
He ruled the Roman Empire after unifying his conquests.
Greek culture spread widely as a result of his conquests.
What does SCOPE stand for?
Scientific Committee on Problems of Ecology
Scientific Conference on Policy and Environment
Scientific Council on Pollution and Emissions
Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment
Society for Climate and Oceanic Policy Evaluation
Which scholar is credited with leading the formation of the History of Climate and Society (HCS) field?
Bert Bolin
William Nierenberg
Dagomar Degroot
Rachel Carson
Christian Pfister
Which organization took the lead in studying meteorology and climate change in the 1980s?
IPCC
IGBP
UNEP
WMO
WCRP
Which period is known as the Early Holocene Subseries/Subepoch?
Northgrippian Stage/Age
Greenlandian Stage/Age
Meghalayan Stage/Age
Paleolithic Age
Neolithic Age
Paul J. Crutzen and Eugene F. Stoermer were the first to use the term “Anthropocene” in which year?
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
Which subsystem primarily involves living organisms?
geosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
