*EES Unit 7 Global Climate Change (Dec23)

Which would most likely cause a rise in sea levels?

• El Nino and La Nina events

• the melting of polar ice caps

• an active hurricane season

• more urban development along coastlines

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How does deforestation affect climate change?

• by increasing moisture levels in the soil

• by making more water vapor within the water cycle

• by increasing the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• by making nighttime temperatures more similar to daytime temperatures

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What effect would a series of major volcanic eruptions have on global climate change?

• the increase of atmospheric particles would increase rain globally

• the blanket effect of ash would increase temperatures globally

• atmospheric ash circulation would cause extreme temperature fluctuations and rainfall

• ash clouds would reflect the sun's energy and decrease temperatures globally

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How is weather different from climate?

• weather is the average climate for a particular region

• weather involves large areas, while climate involves a smaller area

• weather focuses on long-term observations, while climate focuses on short-term observations

• weather focuses on short-term changes to the atmosphere, while climate focuses on long-term changes

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Which of these events is an example of a change in climate?

• Afternoon clouds form and block the sunlight.

• A series of tornadoes occurs over a one-week period.

• An overnight temperature drop causes frost to form.

• The average amount of annual precipitation decreases.

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An area is described as having mild temperatures in the summer and being cool and rainy in the winter. On a day in May, the area experienced snow. Which BEST describes this day in terms of weather and climate?

• The weather was different from the normal climate for the area.

• The climate was different from the normal weather for the area.

• Weather and climate were different from the normal properties for the area.

• Climate and weather were changing into a new set of normal properties for the area.

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Joan picked up a brochure on North Carolina and learned the facts listed below. It may experience either hot, humid summer conditions or more moderate summer conditions. The annual rainfall across the state ranges from 37 to 90 inches. Which aspect of North Carolina was Joan focusing on from the brochure?

• weather in North Carolina

• climate of North Carolina

• ecosystems in North Carolina

• biomes of North Carolina

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On August 21, a flash flood warning was issued for the Las Vegas area. Which statement BEST describes this warning in terms of weather and climate?

• It is a constant climate feature throughout the year.

• It is a seasonal weather feature with irregular occurrences.

• It is a continuous weather feature during the season in which it occurs.

• It is a rare event inconsistent with local climate and weather.

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Over a 30-year period residents of an area have noticed that spring-like conditions have been starting earlier each year. This general observation is MOST likely based on

• a series of climate observations indicating a possible change in weather.

• a series of weather observations indicating a possible change in climate.

• using weather instead of climate to describe conditions in a small area.

• using climate instead of weather to describe conditions in a small area.

Scientists believe continental drift over Earth’s geological history has had a significant impact on Earth’s cycles of warmer and cooler climates. Which statement describes a characteristic of Earth’s continents that is MOST likely to cause changes in global climate when continents drift?

• The location of the continent affects its surface reflectivity.

• Continental plate depth determines its specific heat.

• Continental drift absorbs large amounts of kinetic energy.

• The temperature of a continent is affected by its nearest ocean.

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