Climate Change

Which of the following is a trend we have observed on Earth since the 1880’s?

• Decreasing temperature and increasing ice

• 1. Increasing temperature and decreasing ice 

• Increasing temperature and increasing ice

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More energy entered the Earth system than exited. What change to the atmosphere could have caused this, and how would it have affected energy on Earth?

• Carbon dioxide increased, leading to more energy in the Earth system because more exiting energy was redirected (bounced) back toward Earth.

• Carbon dioxide increased, leading to more energy in the Earth system because more energy was trapped by gases and held in the atmosphere.

• Carbon dioxide decreased, leading to less energy in the Earth system because less exiting energy was redirected (bounced) back toward Earth.

• Carbon dioxide decreased, leading to more energy in the Earth system because less energy from the sun was redirected (bounced) back toward outer space.

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How should the energy in the Earth system change when the amount of methane in the atmosphere increases?

• more energy in the Earth system and more energy absorbed by Earth’s surface, because less energy enters than exits.

• more energy in the Earth system and more energy absorbed by Earth’s surface, because more energy enters than exits.

• less energy in the Earth system and less energy absorbed by Earth’s surface, because more energy enters than exits.

• less energy in the Earth system and less energy absorbed by Earth’s surface, because less energy enters than exits.

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increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. What happened to energy in the Earth system during this time?

• increased, because less energy entered than exited. This is because more exiting energy was redirected (bounced) back toward Earth.

• increased, because more energy entered than exited. This is because more exiting energy was redirected (bounced) back toward Earth.

• increased, because more energy entered than exited. This is because more energy was trapped by gases and held in the atmosphere.

• decreased, because less energy entered than exited. This is because more energy from the sun was redirected (bounced) back toward outer space.

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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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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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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 is the impact of melting polar ice caps on global sea levels?

• Sea levels decrease due to the cold water

• Sea levels remain unchanged

• Sea levels increase, leading to coastal flooding

• The change in sea levels is unpredictable

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• Trees release oxygen, which is a greenhouse gas.

• It increases the amount of sunlight reflected back into space.

• Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, and cutting them down reduces this absorption.

• Deforestation cools the Earth's surface, disrupting weather patterns.

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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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