Quiz on Human Contributions to Global Temperature Increase

Which of the following are major contributors to the increase in global temperatures?

hint: pick TWO!!

• Burning Fossil Fuels

• Volcanic activity

• Deforestation

• Ozone enrichment

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the process that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere and leads to global warming?

• Deforestation

• Ozone depletion

• Acid rain

• Greenhouse effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which activity involves the cutting down of trees on a large scale?

• Reforestation

• Forestation

• Deforestation

• Afforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions?

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Deforestation

• Industrial waste

• Volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which process involves the conversion of organic matter into fossil fuels?

• fossilization

• combustion

• weathering

• photosynthesis

Which activity involves the development of industries and factories?

• Agriculture

• Modernization

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

Which process releases CO2 through combustion reactions?

• Volcanic activity

• Deforestation

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Industrial waste

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which activity contributes to the release of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas?

• Factory Emissions of CO2

• Using renewable energy sources

• Recycling

• Reducing waste production

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following acts as a carbon sink, a place where carbon is absorbed and stored?

• Forests

• Cars

• Industry

• Building

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which activity involves the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas?

• Deforestation

• Recycling plastic

• Solar energy production

• Livestock farming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4