Quiz about Human Activity and Global Climate

Question 1

These gases trap and hold energy of the sun in the atmosphere around the Earth and heat it.

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse Gases

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Global Warming

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Global Climate Change

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Fossil Fuels

Question 2

Which process does not release carbon dioxide into the environment?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Combustion

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Respiration

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Decomposition

Question 3

What is an indicator that the overall climate of the Earth is getting warmer?

Accepted Answer

Ice caps melting

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Palm trees being cut down

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Volcanos erupting

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Photosynthesis

Question 4

Which of the following options would be the most reasonable change that could result from an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?

Accepted Answer

There would be a global rise in temperatures

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More trees will be chopped down

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Ecosystems would become more diverse

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Rates of photosynthesis would decrease.

Question 5

How can we reduce our need for fossil fuels?

Accepted Answer

Alternative Energy Sources

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New oil Sources

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Use Coal

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Natural Gas Lines

Question 6

This action is what happens when weather conditions change in a specific area.

Accepted Answer

Global Climate Change

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Global Warming

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Greenhouse Gases

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Fossil Fuels

Question 7

How much have global temperatures raised in the last century?

Accepted Answer

1-1.5 Degrees

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2-2.5 Degrees

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0.5-1.0 Degrees

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0 Degrees

Question 8

The pie chart shows percentages of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by sector. The greatest reduction in carbon dioxide emissions could be achieved if it were possible to reduce, by half, which source of emissions?

Accepted Answer

Energy

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Industrial processes

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Waste

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Land use

Question 9

Glaciers contain what percent of the fresh water on Earth?

Accepted Answer

70

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30

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25

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10

Question 10

What evidence would support the claim that an increase in human population contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

Data showing that the ten countries with the largest populations are the ten countries that produce the most greenhouse gases

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Data showing that greenhouse gas emissions for each individual human has dropped over the last thirty years

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Data showing that greenhouse gas emissions for each individual human has dropped over the last thirty years

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Data showing that greenhouse gas emissions for each individual human has dropped over the last thirty years

Question 11

The graph shows data on the carbon dioxide emitted when producing different foods. Which of the following claims is supported by the data?

Accepted Answer

Carbon emissions are higher for the production of beef than for chicken and pork combined.

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The highest carbon emissions come from the production of dairy products.

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Producing 1 lb of carrots results in more CO2 emissions than producing 1 lb of tomatoes.

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Producing food from plants results in more carbon dioxide emissions than from animals.

Question 12

A steady increase in global temperature has been recorded between 1900 and today. Before concluding that this rise in temperature is the result of the increased burning of fossil fuels since that same time, which of the following questions would have to be answered?

Accepted Answer

What, if any, temperature rise was occurring prior to 1900?

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What is the CO2 content in one metric ton of fossil fuels?

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Which gases are released when burning fossil fuels?

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How have humans adapted to temperature change?

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to global warming?

Accepted Answer

Rising ocean levels

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Increased human population

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Animal feces

Question 14

If all the ice on earth were to melt how much would the ocean levels rise?

Accepted Answer

70 meters

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70 feet

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7 meters

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700 feet

Question 15

Which of the following are considered to be greenhouse gases? (Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide

Accepted Answer

Water Vapor

Accepted Answer

Methane

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Argon

Question 16

A pattern of weather over long periods of time.

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Weather

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Global Warming

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Temperature

Question 17

The temperature and precipitation at one place at one particular time.

Accepted Answer

Weather

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Climate

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Global Warming

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Temperature

Question 18

Over the last 100 years, there has been a significant increase in atmospheric temperatures. Which human activity has contributed the greatest amount of greenhouse gases during this time period?

Accepted Answer

Burning of fossil fuels by industry, transportation, and energy has contributed the greatest amount of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere over the last 100 years.

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Question 19

What are some indicators that show that the overall climate of Earth is getting warmer?

Accepted Answer

Indicators such as increased average temperatures, changes in patterns of precipitation, rising sea levels, ice and snow melting sooner, etc., show that the overall climate of Earth is getting warmer.

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