Climate and Climate Change

Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...

• being more energy-efficient

• using renewable sources of energy

• removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

• all of the above

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Clues to what ancient climates were like come from...

• ice cores

• fossil tree rings

• plant pollens

• all of the above

All of the following are causes of Global Warming except

• Rotation of the Earth

• Deforestation

• Increases in Greenhouse Gases

• Burning Fossil Fuels

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What climate zone is warm year round and receives high amounts of rain?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

• Highland

• Dry

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Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect that leads to global warming and climate change?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for climate change due to its high concentration and long lifespan in the atmosphere?

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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What can be an effect of climate change on weather patterns?

• Decreased variability in weather patterns

• More predictable weather

• Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events

• A permanent shift to colder weather globally

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Imagine Grandpa owns a large piece of land. He decides to clear the entire area of trees to make space for a new farm. What is the likely impact of this action on climate change?

• It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• It increases the Earth's albedo

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• It has no significant impact on climate change

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which greenhouses warm up to support plant growth

• The cooling effect observed in forests and green areas

• The warming of Earth's surface and atmosphere caused by the presence of greenhouse gases

• A technique used to measure global temperatures

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What is the primary way that humans contribute to climate change?

• Deforestation

• The emission of greenhouse gases

• Overfishing

• Water pollution

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