Climate

The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ___________________.

• sunspots

• global warming

• ice ages

• arid

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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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The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ____

• climate change

• the greenhouse effect.

• global warming.

• weather

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What are greenhouse gases?

• gases that cause climate change

• gases that emit green smoke

• gases that are used to make green colored glass

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Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?

• Decrease in global sea levels

• Increase in global biodiversity

• More frequent and severe weather events

• Stabilization of global temperatures

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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 main driver of the Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• Solar radiation

• The Moon

• Human activities

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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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Grandpa is considering ways to help mitigate climate change in his community. Which of the following strategies would be most effective?

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Reducing energy consumption

• Deforestation

• Increasing livestock farming

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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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