12/8: Global Climate Change Quiz

What is global climate change?

• A change in the weather patterns of a specific region

• A worldwide increase in temperature and resulting changes in the climate

• A temporary shift in atmospheric conditions

• An increase in the frequency of extreme weather events

What is a common misconception about global climate change?

• Global climate change is a natural phenomenon

• Global climate change only affects certain biomes

• Global climate change is not influenced by human activities

• A specific weather event provides evidence of global climate change

What is the primary cause of global climate change?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide

• Natural fluctuations in solar radiation

• Changes in ocean currents

What is the difference between climate and weather?

• Weather refers to long-term patterns, while climate refers to short-term conditions

• Climate and weather are interchangeable terms

• Climate and weather are unrelated concepts

• Climate refers to long-term patterns, while weather refers to short-term conditions

What are the effects of the Industrial Revolution on global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration?

• Stabilization of carbon dioxide levels

• No significant impact on carbon dioxide concentration

• Increased carbon dioxide levels due to industrial activities

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels due to reduced industrial activities

What are the natural factors affecting long-term global climate?

• Solar radiation and volcanic eruptions

• Greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution

• Human activities and deforestation

• Changes in ocean currents and industrial emissions

What are greenhouse gases and their role in the greenhouse effect?

• Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming

• Gases that deplete the ozone layer and cause cooling of the atmosphere

• Gases that regulate the Earth's temperature

• Gases that have no impact on the climate

What is the term used to describe altered global weather patterns?

• Atmospheric disturbance

• Global warming

• Climate change

• Weather fluctuation

What is the impact of global climate change on biomes?

• No impact on biomes

• Universal effects on all biomes

• Localized effects on specific biomes

• Only affects aquatic biomes

When did the Permian extinction event occur?

• Approximately 251 million years ago.

• Approximately 251 thousand years ago.

• Approximately 250 years ago.

• 2500 years ago