ESPN, Climate Change

What is an example of physical geography?

• dams

• cities

• mountains

• railroad tracks

What is an example of human geography?

• trees

• cities

• rivers

• valleys

Which of the following are environmental factors? Select TWO correct answers.

• education

• climate

• language

• jobs

• natural resources

Which of the following is not included in the study of geography?

• Physical features of the Earth such as oceans

• Economic factors such as banking and currency

• Political factors such as laws and policies

• Political factors such as campaign donations

Match the following

• ENVIRONMENTAL

• Population density (the amount of people in a given area)

• SOCIAL

• Jobs

• POLITICAL

• Alliances (two or more countries agree to be allies)

• ECONOMIC

• Mountain Ranges (a long stretch of mountains)

People and the environment can have an effect on one another

• True

• False

Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• deforestation

• photosynthesis

• oceans

• all of the above

• the loss of animal species

How does the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect climate?

• As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase
• As carbon dioxide concentration increase, temperatures decrease.
• Carbon dioxide concentrations have no affect on climate
• As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures become more random.

What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?

• Melting ice in the poles

• Increased green house gases

• Climate Change

All living things on earth are part of the....

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere