Evidence of Climate Change Pt. 2

Which gas is mentioned as being good at holding heat?

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrous Oxide

• Ozone

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What has increased atmospheric CO2 concentration by more than a third?

• Natural disasters

• Human activities

• Animal migration

• Ocean currents

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Since when has the increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration been significant?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Middle Ages

• The Information Age

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What are the labels on the x and y axes?

• Time and Temperature

• Year and Parts per million (ppm)

• Year and Temperature

• Time and Parts per billion (ppb)

What trend was observed in CO₂ levels at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory from 1960 to 2020?

• CO₂ levels decreased from 415 ppm to 315 ppm.

• CO₂ levels remained constant at 315 ppm.

• CO₂ levels steadily rose from 315 ppm to almost 415 ppm.

• CO₂ levels fluctuated between 300 ppm and 400 ppm.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

• They are unlimited

• They take millions of years to form

• They are easily replaced

• They are made from water

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What is a common characteristic of fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They are formed quickly

• They are nonrenewable

• They are made from sunlight

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Wind

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

What is the main environmental benefit of renewable energy?

• Increases energy costs

• Reduces greenhouse gases

• Requires more land

• Uses more water

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Which of the following is a characteristic of fossil fuels?

• Formed from recent plant material

• Formed during the time of the dinosaurs

• Easily replenished

• Non-polluting