Climate

What does the term "El Niño" refer to?

• A cooling of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean

• A warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean

• A global increase in atmospheric pressure

• A decrease in hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean

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Imagine Grandpa and Dad discussing the environment. Grandpa recalls when the air felt cleaner and cooler. Dad explains that the main effect of the increased greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere is what?

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Increase in global temperatures

• Increase in polar ice caps size

• Decrease in sea levels

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During a family discussion on environmental conservation, Grandpa explains that a specific greenhouse gas contributes the most to human-induced global warming. Which gas is he referring to?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Grandpa is considering installing a renewable energy source at his cabin to reduce his carbon footprint. Which option is considered the most effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

• Biomass

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

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What role do oceans play in climate change?

• Oceans store and distribute solar energy, affecting global climate patterns.

• Oceans produce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

• Oceans reflect sunlight, significantly cooling the Earth.

• Oceans absorb all excess CO2, preventing climate change.

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Which of the following is a common effect of El Niño?

• Increased rainfall in the western Pacific

• Decreased rainfall in the western Pacific

• Cooler temperatures in the eastern Pacific

• Increased snowfall in the Antarctic

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During a family discussion about climate change, Grandpa mentions a significant impact of global warming. Which of the following did he likely mention?

• Decreased severity of weather events

• Increased biodiversity in tropical regions

• Melting of polar ice caps

• Decrease in ocean temperatures

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Which climate zone is closest to the equator?

• Polar climate zone

• Temperate climate zone

• Tropical climate zone

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What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Water vapor

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Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased rainfall

• Increased polar ice

• Stable temperatures

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