Climate Change Study Tool

Which gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

What is the main source of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions?

• Deforestation

• Burning fossil fuels

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean evaporation

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Oil

Which term describes the variety of living species on Earth?

• Biodiversity

• Photosynthesis

• Greenhouse effect

• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which greenhouse gas is released from rice paddies and livestock?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Ozone

• Argon

What is one effect of climate change on weather patterns?

• More frequent droughts

• Decreased sunlight

• Less rainfall everywhere

• Colder summers globally

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

Which renewable energy source uses moving air to generate electricity?

• Geothermal

• Wind

• Biomass

• Hydroelectric

Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Volcanic eruption

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is a direct impact of climate change on polar bears?

• Loss of sea ice habitat

• Increased rainfall

• More food sources

• Warmer deserts

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4