Topic 7: Climate Change and Energy Production

In the ocean circulatory system, in what direction does water move in warm or cold currents?

• A. warm currents move water away from equator and cold currents move water towards equator

• B. cold currents move water away from equator and warm currents move water towards equator 

• C. Both warm and cold currents move water towards the equator           

• D. None of the options

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The increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing which negative effects?

• A. A decrease in the mean global temperature.

• B. A decreased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.        

• C. The potential for long-term change in climate and weather patterns.

• D. Lowering in sea level

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The melting of the polar ice caps is resulting in less ice and lowering planetary albedo.  

What type of feedback is the following scenario?

• A. Negative Feedback

• B. Positive Feedback

• C. Equal Feedback

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Which of the following renewable energy examples will most likely not become a major energy source?

• A. Tidal Power

• B. Solar Power

• C. Wind Power

• D. Geothermal Power

Most countries around the world currently depend on fossil fuels to function. Which group of countries use the most fossil fuels?

• A. LEDCs

• B. MEDCs

• C. Both use around equal amounts of fossil fuels

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Fossil fuels have certain advantages over other sources of energy. Which option below describes an advantage of using fossil fuels?

• A. It’s a non-renewable resource.

• B. It’s expensive.

• C. It’s plentiful and most infrastructure is set up for fossil fuel

• D. It releases pollutants when burned.

As world temperature increase due to the enhanced greenhouse effect, what is a strategy to mitigate it’s effects?

• A. Geo-engineering

• B. Reduction of energy consumption.

• C. Using renewable sources of energy.

• D. All the options are correct.

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True or False: Mitigation involves reduction and/or stabilization of greenhouse emissions and their removal from the atmosphere.

• True

• False

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Which renewable energy sources are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels, but still release air pollutants?

• A. Biofuels

• B. Coal

• C. Solar Power

• D. Hydroelectric Power

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True or False: A mitigation strategy to reduce air pollutants involves increasing the amount of  nitrogen and sulfur oxides to the atmosphere.

• A. True

• B. False

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