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Which one of the following is the definition of climate change?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which one of the following is the main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide?
Which one of the following is the main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide?
Which one of the following is the Earth system made up of frozen water?
Which one of the following is the Earth system made up of frozen water?
Which one of the following is the main cause of deforestation?
Which one of the following is the main cause of deforestation?
Which one of the following is used by scientists to study how different factors interact and to predict future changes in climate?
Which one of the following is used by scientists to study how different factors interact and to predict future changes in climate?
Which one of the following is a consequence of glaciers and polar ice sheets melting?
Which one of the following is a consequence of glaciers and polar ice sheets melting?
Which of the following is NOT a way that humans can reduce their carbon footprint?
Which of the following is NOT a way that humans can reduce their carbon footprint?
How can rising temperatures due to climate change affect animals?
How can rising temperatures due to climate change affect animals?
What may happen to ecosystems as a result of climate change?
What may happen to ecosystems as a result of climate change?
How do scientists study changes in the earth's climate?
How do scientists study changes in the earth's climate?
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste and lower your carbon footprint?
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce waste and lower your carbon footprint?
What can happen to wildlife as a result of climate change?
What can happen to wildlife as a result of climate change?
How do rising temperatures affect food sources for animals?
How do rising temperatures affect food sources for animals?
Why is reducing the amount of energy used important for reducing carbon footprint?
Why is reducing the amount of energy used important for reducing carbon footprint?
What can happen to certain animals as a result of climate change?
What can happen to certain animals as a result of climate change?
What are some indirect measures of climate that scientists analyze to understand the earth's climate?
What are some indirect measures of climate that scientists analyze to understand the earth's climate?
What is the main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide from human activities?
What is the main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide from human activities?
What is the cryosphere?
What is the cryosphere?
What is one of the most obvious signs of recent climate change?
What is one of the most obvious signs of recent climate change?
What causes sea level rise?
What causes sea level rise?
What does coral bleaching refer to?
What does coral bleaching refer to?
What happens to marine organisms as seawater becomes more acidic?
What happens to marine organisms as seawater becomes more acidic?
How can a warming climate affect the geographic distribution of land organisms?
How can a warming climate affect the geographic distribution of land organisms?
What can happen to mosquitoes as a result of rising temperatures?
What can happen to mosquitoes as a result of rising temperatures?
How does climate change affect acid levels in ocean water?
How does climate change affect acid levels in ocean water?
What can happen to ecosystems as a result of coastal flooding?
What can happen to ecosystems as a result of coastal flooding?
How do scientists predict future changes in climate?
How do scientists predict future changes in climate?
What is one strategy to reduce the impact of human activities on Earth's climate?
What is one strategy to reduce the impact of human activities on Earth's climate?
What are some examples of alternative sources of energy mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of alternative sources of energy mentioned in the text?
What is one way societies can adapt to climate change?
What is one way societies can adapt to climate change?
What are farmers in France doing to adapt to climate change?
What are farmers in France doing to adapt to climate change?
What are ski resorts in Austria planning for a future without snow?
What are ski resorts in Austria planning for a future without snow?
What are some potential consequences of climate change mentioned in the text?
What are some potential consequences of climate change mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of scientists and engineers working to reduce climate change?
What is the main focus of scientists and engineers working to reduce climate change?
What is the time frame for the effects of today's actions to be felt?
What is the time frame for the effects of today's actions to be felt?
Can entire societies adjust to climate change?
Can entire societies adjust to climate change?
Which one of the following is the main greenhouse gas causing global warming?
Which one of the following is the main greenhouse gas causing global warming?
What is the greenhouse effect?
What is the greenhouse effect?
What is the definition of climate change?
What is the definition of climate change?
What are greenhouse gases?
What are greenhouse gases?
How long has Earth's climate been changing?
How long has Earth's climate been changing?
What is the difference between climate change and global warming?
What is the difference between climate change and global warming?
What has been happening to average temperatures on Earth in the past 100 years?
What has been happening to average temperatures on Earth in the past 100 years?
What is the greatest warming trend observed on Earth?
What is the greatest warming trend observed on Earth?
What do scientific studies show about the causes of climate change?
What do scientific studies show about the causes of climate change?
What would happen if there was no greenhouse effect?
What would happen if there was no greenhouse effect?
