Quiz about Human Impact on Climate (NEW)

Question 1

Energy from the sun is called...

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solar radiation

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infrared radiation

Question 2

Energy radiated from land and water is called...

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infrared radiation

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solar radiation

Question 3

What happens to visible light (sunlight) when it encounters greenhouse gases?

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it passes right through

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it gets absorbed and re-radiated

Question 4

What happens to infrared radiation when it encounters greenhouse gases?

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it gets absorbed and re-radiated

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it passes right through

Question 5

How is climate different from weather?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of these conditions over long periods.

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Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather is the average of these conditions over long periods.

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Climate and weather both refer to the same atmospheric conditions but in different regions.

Question 6

Ethan and Zoe are discussing how increased greenhouse gases affect Earth. What is the impact of these gases?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, which warms the planet.

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Greenhouse gases add a green coloring, which attracts sunlight and makes the planet warmer.

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, which lowers the temperatures.

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Greenhouse gases release heat from the atmosphere, increasing the temperatures.

Question 7

Samuel and Nora are discussing the impact of human activities on the environment. Which of the following activities cause a rise in greenhouse gases?

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All of the activities listed contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases

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Removing forests, leading to less CO2 intake

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Emissions from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas

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Increased resource use due to larger human populations

Question 8

To help climate change, which of the following strategies would be most effective in reducing the greenhouse effect?

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Increase the use of renewable energy sources.

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Increase the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere.

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Decrease the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

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All of these would reduce the greenhouse effect.

Question 9

When examining an ice core, where is the oldest layer located?

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At the bottom

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In the middle

Question 10

How do increased carbon dioxide levels correlate with historical temperature changes?

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They indicate a rise in temperature

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They indicate a drop in temperature

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They provide no information about temperature changes

Question 11

During a classroom discussion, Rohan asked his teacher about the classification of oil and petroleum. The teacher explained that oil and petroleum are types of...

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all of these are correct

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non-renewable resources

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natural resources

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fossil fuels

Question 12

A friend argues that fossil fuels are natural resources, yet they contribute to environmental pollution. Is this statement accurate?

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Yes, the statement is accurate. Fossil fuels are derived from natural sources, and their combustion releases pollutants.

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No, the statement is incorrect because fossil fuels are synthetic and do not impact the environment.

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The statement is partially true because fossil fuels are natural, but they are not harmful to the environment.

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The statement is partially true because the pollution is due to man-made processes, not the natural origin of fossil fuels.

Question 13

What is one of the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels for energy?

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They release greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.

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They increase the Earth's natural energy reserves.

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They release beneficial gases, like oxygen, into the soil.

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They preserve ancient fossils by keeping them intact.

Question 14

What impact could the melting of sea ice have on the food chain in the Arctic region?

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It could disrupt the food chain, affecting the survival of many species.

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It could lead to an increase in food sources for arctic animals.

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The food chain might remain unaffected by the melting ice.

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Arctic animals might develop new food sources to adapt.

Question 15

What effect does the melting of freshwater glaciers have on the salinity levels of adjacent ocean waters?

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It decreases

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It increases

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It remains unchanged

Question 16

As global temperatures continue to change, which of the following statements is most true?

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Humans and other organisms will be affected in many different ways

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Humans will be affected but other organisms will not

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Humans and other organisms will not be affected

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Organisms will be affected but humans will not.

Question 17

Scientists have strong evidence that if the population and human activities continue to rise, and human activities continue to increase...

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All of the answer choices are plausible effects of increased human population and activity

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Global temperature will continue to rise causing oceans to warm and glaciers to melt

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More fossil fuels will be used/burned, contributing to an increase in greenhouse gases.

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Greenhouse gases will continue to increase, contributing to an even higher average global temperature

Question 18

An example of a climate change mitigation strategy is

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mandating more fuel efficient vehicles

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building structures to protect from rising sea levels

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species migration

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using drought resistant crops

Question 19

Which of the following is a mitigation strategy to combat climate change?

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Planting trees

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Increasing fossil fuel consumption

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Deforestation

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Expanding urban areas

Question 20

The graph shows us that

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the earth's temperature has steadily rising since the 1960s

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the earth temperature is always increasing

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the earth's temperature has steadily increased since 1900

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the earth's temperature decreased during the 19th and 20th centuries

Question 21

Discuss the potential impacts of climate change on weather patterns.

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Climate change can lead to more extreme weather events, such as stronger hurricanes, more intense heatwaves, and heavier rainfall.

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Climate change has no impact on weather patterns.

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Climate change will only cause colder weather.

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Climate change will only affect weather patterns in the polar regions.

Question 22

What does a higher frequency of hurricanes in a particular region indicate about its climate?

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It suggests a warmer, possibly tropical climate.

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It indicates a colder climate.

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It indicates a stable climate with no changes.

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It indicates that the region is inland.

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