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Worksheetsclimate & hurricanes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is a piece of evidence that supports global warming?
Increase in Earth's average global temperature
Increase in sea level
Decrease in energy (radiation) emitted by the sun
Decrease in size/mass of the Arctic Polar Ice Caps
What does the entire scientific community agree upon?
Earth's temperature is increasing
Earth's temperature is decreasing
Global warming occurs due to the suns energy output.
Carbon dioxide is the cause of global warming
Heat trapped by greenhouse gases is called
Climate Change
Ozone Layer
Greenhouse Effect
Global Warming
Define Global Warming
Heat is trapped by greenhouse gases
Increase in Earth's average temperature
Significant long-term change in the expected patterns of average weather over time
Layer of gas that shields Earth from UV light
True or False: Water vapor and carbon dioxide are two types of greenhouse gases.
True
False
What is the primary factor that determines the strength of a hurricane?
Air pressure
Wind speed
Temperature of the ocean surface
Humidity levels
True or False: Hurricanes can only form over warm ocean waters.
False
True
Which of the following is a common effect of hurricanes on coastal areas?
Decreased humidity
Severe flooding
Increased agricultural yield
Improved air quality
True or False: A high-pressure system is usually associated with clear and calm weather conditions.
True
False
