Global Climate Change Quiz

What is the primary cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• Decrease in terrestrial photosynthesis

• More carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels

• Natural variations in Earth's temperature

• Increased solar radiation

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What is the average increase in Earth's surface temperature over the past century?

• About 2°C

• Nearly 0.5°C

• Approximately 3°C

• Almost 1°C

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What is one major consequence of global warming on sea levels?

• Rapid increase in sea levels

• No change in sea levels

• Stabilization of sea levels

• Decrease in sea levels

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Which of the following is a natural feature of Earth's atmosphere that helps regulate surface temperature?

• Greenhouse effect

• Ozone layer

• Hydrosphere

• Magnetic field

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What is the estimated rate of sea level rise by the year 2100?

• Less than 3 mm per year

• Approximately 20 mm per year

• About 5 mm per year

• More than 10 mm per year

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What is one effect of global warming on weather patterns?

• More severe storms and droughts

• More moderate weather conditions

• Less variation in seasonal temperatures

• Decreased occurrence of storms

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How has the extent of Arctic sea ice changed recently?

• Decreased rapidly

• Increased significantly

• Only slight changes observed

• Remained constant

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What role do forests play in regulating carbon dioxide levels?

• They produce more carbon dioxide

• They have no effect on carbon dioxide levels

• They remove carbon dioxide through photosynthesis

• They increase atmospheric carbon dioxide through respiration

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What is the impact of rising temperatures on coral reefs?

• Corals are thriving and expanding

• Corals are stressed and turning white

• No significant impact on coral reefs

• Corals are adapting by changing colors

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What is the impact of global warming on organisms?

• Organisms are increasing in number

• Organisms are unaffected by temperature changes

• Organisms are confined to traditional ranges

• Some organisms have expanded their ranges or changed their migration patterns

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