Unit 11 Test Review

Why are too many greenhouse gases bad for the environment?

• They trap heat in our atmosphere causing the planet to warm up.

• They help plants grow faster by providing more nutrients.

• They make the air smell better and fresher.

• They reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth.

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As global warming continues, the intensity of what type of storm that hits coastlines is predicted to increase?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

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The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in–

• A. Altitude

• B. Density

• C. Pressure

• D. temperature

Designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out substances responsible

• Montreal Protocol

• Kyoto Protocol

• Madrid Protocol

• Yucca Protocol

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The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?

• lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere

• higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

• higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

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Which two describe the layer: Troposphere. Choose two.

• A. Layer closest to earth

• B. The hottest layer

• C. Layer farthest from earth

• D. Where weather occurs

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What is a likely consequence of sea level rise for wildlife in Virginia’s coastal areas?

• Expansion of coastal forests

• Increased habitat loss for species dependent on wetlands and marshes

• More freshwater resources for aquatic life

• A decrease in ocean salinity

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Which of the following are ways people can reduce air pollution. Choose two.

• Drive vehicles that get low gas mileage / Burn trash at home

• Burn less fossil fuels / walk and ride bikes

• Create major forest fires / Use CFC's

• Burn trash in their backyards

This is the layer where most commercial jet airliners fly.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

How does climate change influence the spread of diseases?

• Rising temperatures and changing environments allow pathogens and disease-carrying organisms to expand their range

• It reduces the number of disease-carrying insects and animals

• It eliminates bacteria and viruses from ecosystems

• It has no impact on disease transmission

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