Climate Change

What is the current level of atmospheric carbon dioxide?

• 275 ppm

• 350 ppm

• 375 ppm

• 400 ppm

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

How much is the maximum amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as a result of Earth's natural processes?

• 200 ppm

• 225 ppm

• 250 ppm

• 275 ppm

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

How much greater are current carbon dioxide levels as compared to the maximum natural processes?

• 0 ppm

• 125 ppm

• 275 ppm

• 400 ppm

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

What do scientists study to determine atmospheric dioxide levels in the last 400,000 years?

Why are scientists concerned about atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in recent history (from 1950 to the present)? Try to think of four reasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

List the greenhouse gasses in order of most emissions from highest to lowest.

• Nitrous Oxide

• Carbon Dioxide

• F-gases

• Methane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

List the top five countries responsible for greenhouse gas emissions from highest to lowest.

• India

• United States

• EU-28

• China

• Russian Federation

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

List the top five economic sectors responsible for greenhouse gasses from highest to lowest.

• Industry

• Electricity and Heat Production

• Other Energy

• Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use

• Transportation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What historical revolution is responsible for this rapid increase in population?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What advancement may have contributed to rapid population growth?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4