Atmospheric Changes and Effects Quiz

What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Increased solar radiation

• Emission of greenhouse gases

• Decrease in cloud cover

• Volcanic eruptions

Which of the following gases is not considered a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Chlorofluorocarbons

How do greenhouse gases affect Earth's temperature?

• They allow heat to escape into space

• They trap heat in the atmosphere

• They reflect sunlight away from Earth

• They absorb sunlight

What is a major consequence of melting polar ice due to global warming?

• Increased volcanic activity

• Rising sea levels

• Stabilization of global temperatures

• Expansion of polar habitats

Which of the following is a direct result of the Earth's rising temperature?

• Increased polar bear population

• More frequent droughts

• Decrease in ocean salinity

• Growth of the ozone layer

What is one of the effects of rising sea levels on coastal areas?

• Increased agricultural land

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Coastal flooding

• Decrease in hurricanes

Which atmospheric layer contains the majority of Earth's weather?

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

• By releasing oxygen into the atmosphere

• By emitting greenhouse gases

• By reducing atmospheric pressure

• By cooling the Earth's surface

What happens to biodiversity due to global warming's impact on polar habitats?

• It increases significantly

• It remains stable

• It decreases

• It fluctuates unpredictably

Which of the following is a potential impact of severe climate changes?

• Increased snowfall in deserts

• More frequent hurricanes

• Decrease in global wind speeds

• Stabilization of rainfall patterns