Climate and Climate Change

Which factor is primarily responsible for a city in New York having a lower average yearly temperature than a city in Florida?

• Latitude

• Distance to a large body of water

• Prevailing winds

• Elevation

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How do trees help to reduce carbon in the atmosphere?

• By releasing carbon dioxide

• By absorbing carbon dioxide

• By absorbing oxygen

• By releasing mathane

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How does sea ice help keep the planet cool?

• Sea ice absorbs light and heat

• Sea ice reflects light and heat

• Sea ice has no effect on our climate

Which is NOT an example of a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Nitrous Oxide

Which human activity releases the most carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Using bicycles for transportation

• Planting trees

• Recycling glass

• Burning coal for electricity

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What does elevation refer to?

• The distance between two cities

• The temperature of a region

• The height of a location above sea level

• The population density of an area

Which location would likely receive the least amount of average annual precipitation?

• A city close to water

• A city far away from water

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of renewable energy sources?

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Promoting energy independence

• Conserving fossil fuels

• Increasing air pollution

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What is the primary goal of recycling?

• Polluting the environment

• Promoting the use of single-use plastics

• Reducing waste and conserving resources

• Generating more waste

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The side of a mountain that wind hits first, this side often sees the heaviest precipitation.

• Windward side

• Leeward side

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