Science 8.11B Review Quizizz

Science 8.11B Review Quizizz

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Science 8.11B Review Quizizz

Science 8.11B Review Quizizz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS3-5, HS-ESS3-6, HS-ESS2-6

+7

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a source of methane emissions?

Burning of fossil fuels

Production of coal, natural gas, oil, and livestock

Urbanization

Deforestation

Answer explanation

Methane emissions primarily come from the production of fossil fuels and livestock. While burning fossil fuels contributes to greenhouse gases, it is the extraction and livestock that directly release methane.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of carbon dioxide on Earth's atmosphere?

It cools the atmosphere

It allows more carbon to be absorbed

It allows less carbon to be absorbed

It has no effect

Answer explanation

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases its greenhouse effect, trapping heat and reducing the ability of the ocean and land to absorb carbon. Thus, it allows less carbon to be absorbed, contributing to climate change.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which gas is associated with agricultural and land use activities?

Methane

Nitrous oxide

Fluorinated gases

Carbon dioxide

Answer explanation

Nitrous oxide is primarily released from agricultural activities, especially from fertilized soils and livestock manure. It is a significant greenhouse gas linked to land use, making it the correct choice.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of deforestation?

Increases urbanization

Disrupts the carbon cycle

Reduces greenhouse gases

Stabilizes Earth's climate

Answer explanation

Deforestation leads to the loss of trees, which play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide. This disruption of the carbon cycle contributes to increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Fluorinated gases are primarily used in which sectors?

Transportation

Household, commercial, and industrial use

Agriculture

Forestry

Answer explanation

Fluorinated gases are mainly utilized in household, commercial, and industrial applications, such as refrigeration and air conditioning, making this the correct choice. Other sectors like agriculture and forestry use them less frequently.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What happens when too much heat is trapped in Earth's atmosphere?

Earth's climate cools

Earth's climate warms

Earth's climate remains stable

Earth's climate becomes unpredictable

Answer explanation

When too much heat is trapped in Earth's atmosphere, it leads to an increase in global temperatures, causing Earth's climate to warm. This is a result of the greenhouse effect, where gases prevent heat from escaping.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a major cause of urbanization?

Increase in wildlife

Movement from rural areas to urban areas for work and social services

Decrease in industrial activities

Increase in agricultural activities

Answer explanation

A major cause of urbanization is the movement from rural areas to urban areas for work and social services, as people seek better job opportunities and access to essential services in cities.

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