5.2 STS Climate Change and Global Warming Intro Part 1

What is the Earth's climate system composed of?

• Only the atmosphere

• The atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere

• Only the oceans

• Only the landmasses

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What is the significance of proxy data in climate studies?

• They provide direct measurements of past climates

• They offer indirect evidence of past climates

• They are used for predicting future weather

• They are irrelevant to climate studies

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its weather phenomena?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains clouds?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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Where is the ozone layer located?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the highest concentration of ozone?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer is known for having meteors burn up?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

What is the significance of the troposphere for human life?

• It is where weather occurs.

• It is where humans can survive.

• It is where the ozone layer is located.

• It is where satellites orbit.

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What is the primary environmental concern depicted in the NASA projection?

• Air pollution

• Ozone layer depletion

• Water scarcity

• Soil erosion

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.
• Weather changes every season; climate remains constant throughout the year.
• Weather refers to the average temperature; climate refers to daily conditions.
• Weather is always rainy; climate is always sunny.

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