Climate Change and Global Warming Quiz
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Which one of the following is the definition of climate change?

  • A change in long-term average weather conditions (correct)
  • A change in Earth's greenhouse gas emissions
  • A change in Earth's average surface temperature
  • A change in global trends in precipitation

    • Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas?

  • Oxygen (O2)
  • Nitrogen (N2)
  • Methane (CH4) (correct)
  • Carbon monoxide (CO)

    • Which one of the following is the main greenhouse gas causing global warming?

  • Methane (CH4)
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) (correct)
  • Nitrous oxide (N2O)
  • Water vapor (H2O)

    • Which one of the following is the natural process that occurs when certain gases in the atmosphere absorb and reradiate thermal energy from the Sun?

    <p>The greenhouse effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is the main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide?

    <p>Burning of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is the Earth system made up of frozen water?

    <p>The cryosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is the main cause of deforestation?

    <p>Logging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is used by scientists to study how different factors interact and to predict future changes in climate?

    <p>Climate models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a consequence of glaciers and polar ice sheets melting?

    <p>Increased sea level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way that humans can reduce their carbon footprint?

    <p>Eating more animal products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can rising temperatures due to climate change affect animals?

    <p>It can decrease vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen to ecosystems as a result of climate change?

    <p>They may become uninhabitable for certain animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scientists study changes in the earth's climate?

    <p>By analyzing ice cores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste and lower your carbon footprint?

    <p>Using single-use plastic products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to wildlife as a result of climate change?

    <p>They may migrate outside of their usual patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do rising temperatures affect food sources for animals?

    <p>They decrease food sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is reducing the amount of energy used important for reducing carbon footprint?

    <p>It helps conserve natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to certain animals as a result of climate change?

    <p>They may die off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some indirect measures of climate that scientists analyze to understand the earth's climate?

    <p>Ice cores, tree rings, and pollen remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide from human activities?

    <p>Burning of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cryosphere?

    <p>The Earth's system made up of frozen water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most obvious signs of recent climate change?

    <p>Retreat of glaciers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes sea level rise?

    <p>Thermal expansion of oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does coral bleaching refer to?

    <p>The loss of color in corals due to temperature changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to marine organisms as seawater becomes more acidic?

    <p>They have difficulty absorbing calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a warming climate affect the geographic distribution of land organisms?

    <p>It can significantly change the geographic distribution of land organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to mosquitoes as a result of rising temperatures?

    <p>They spread to new areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does climate change affect acid levels in ocean water?

    <p>It increases acid levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to ecosystems as a result of coastal flooding?

    <p>They can be disrupted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scientists predict future changes in climate?

    <p>By using computer models to study how different factors interact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy to reduce the impact of human activities on Earth's climate?

    <p>Developing alternative sources of energy that do not release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of alternative sources of energy mentioned in the text?

    <p>Solar energy and wind energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way societies can adapt to climate change?

    <p>Planting crops that can tolerate warmer temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are farmers in France doing to adapt to climate change?

    <p>Planting crops that can tolerate warmer temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ski resorts in Austria planning for a future without snow?

    <p>Planning hiking trails and golf courses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential consequences of climate change mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of scientists and engineers working to reduce climate change?

    <p>Reducing greenhouse gas emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for the effects of today's actions to be felt?

    <p>Around 100 years or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can entire societies adjust to climate change?

    <p>It depends on how warm the climate gets and whether societies can change as quickly as the climate does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is the main greenhouse gas causing global warming?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (CO2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the greenhouse effect?

    <p>The process of certain gases in the atmosphere absorbing and reradiating thermal energy from the Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of climate change?

    <p>Long-term average weather conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are greenhouse gases?

    <p>Gases in the atmosphere that absorb Earth's outgoing infrared radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has Earth's climate been changing?

    <p>Since the planet formed 4.6 billion years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between climate change and global warming?

    <p>Climate change refers to long-term average weather conditions, while global warming specifically refers to a rise in Earth's average surface temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been happening to average temperatures on Earth in the past 100 years?

    <p>They have been increasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the greatest warming trend observed on Earth?

    <p>In the northern hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do scientific studies show about the causes of climate change?

    <p>Changes in climate are due to an increase in greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if there was no greenhouse effect?

    <p>Earth would be too cold for life as it exists now</p> Signup and view all the answers

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