The 1970s

Which statement matches the graph?

• "Sea level is going up as climate warms. This makes towns and cities near the ocean at risk of flooding."

• "There is about half the amount of ice near the North Pole than there used to be."

• "The upper ocean grows warmer over time while the deep ocean grows colder over time."

• "On average, the 1980s were warmer than the 1970s, the 1990s were warmer than the 1980s, and the 2000s were warmer than the 1990s."

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Which statement matches the graph?

• "On average, the 1980s were warmer than the 1970s, the 1990s were warmer than the 1980s, and the 2000s were warmer than the 1990s."

• "Sure, there's some variation, but, in general, climate is getting warmer."

• "Climate varies so much year to year that you can't see a trend over time."

• "There is twice as much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than there was in 1960."

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What significant environmental legislation was enacted in the United States during the 1970s to address air pollution?

• Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970

• Endangered Species Act of 1973

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976

• Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976

Which space mission in the 1970s was the first to land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth?

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 12

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 14

What was the primary scientific goal of the Viking missions launched by NASA in the 1970s?

• To study the atmosphere of Venus

• To search for life on Mars

• To explore the surface of Mercury

• To map the surface of the Moon

Which scientific theory, proposed in the 1970s, explains the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates?

• Plate Tectonics Theory

• Continental Drift Theory

• Seafloor Spreading Theory

• Subduction Zone Theory

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What was the main focus of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm?

• Climate change

• Biodiversity conservation

• Sustainable development

• Marine pollution

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Which chemical compound, discovered to be harmful to the ozone layer, was widely used in the 1970s?

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous oxide (N2O)

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What was the primary purpose of the Skylab space station launched by NASA in the 1970s?

• To conduct scientific experiments in microgravity

• To serve as a military observation post

• To test new propulsion technologies

• To act as a communication satellite

Which scientific discovery in the 1970s provided evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

• Cosmic microwave background radiation

• Discovery of quasars

• Redshift of galaxies

• Gravitational waves

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