Climate and Climate Change

What are greenhouse gases?

• gases that cause climate change
• gases that emit green smoke
• gases that are used to make green colored glass

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The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

• using bottled water
• burning fossil fuels
• texting on cellphones
• eating meat

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Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere

• True
• False

Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?

• yes
• no

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Which of the following is contributing to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• deforestation
• photosynthesis
• oceans
• all of the above

Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:

• Eat more ice cream.
• Keep your freezer door open.
• Keep your air conditioner on high.
• Turn off your lights when you’re not using them.

What is the definition of weather?

• a period of abnormally dry weather that lasts at least 2 years
• the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
• a complex community of organisms and the community's environment
• a release of toxic gas

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What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?

• drought
• weather
• emissions
• climate

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How does weather differ from climate?

• Weather can change, but climate can't.

• Weather and climate are the exact same thing.

• Weather describes precipitation; climate describes temperature.

• Weather is measured from day to day; climate is the average weather over a long period of time.

How does latitude affect climate?

• The closer to the poles, the warmer it gets.

• The higher you go up a mountain, the colder it gets.

• The higher you go up a mountain, the warmer it gets.

• The closer to the equator, the warmer it gets.

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