Earth and Space Unit Overview Key Understandings Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a natural greenhouse gas?

  • Water vapor
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Ozone (correct)
  • Methane

What is the main anthropogenic greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

  • Sulfur hexafluoride
  • Carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Nitrous oxide
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Which of the following is a carbon sink?

  • Deforestation
  • Industrial emissions
  • Oceans (correct)
  • Burning fossil fuels

What is one of the positive effects of climate change on the biosphere?

<p>Increased crop yields (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does climate change negatively affect human health?

<p>Increased risk of heat-related illnesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between climate and weather?

<p>Climate is the average of weather conditions over a long period, while weather refers to immediate atmospheric conditions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of heat transfer responsible for warming the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>Radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains how ocean currents can affect heat transfer on Earth?

<p>Ocean currents redistribute heat around the globe, influencing climate patterns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does water play as a heat sink in the context of climate?

<p>Water absorbs excess heat from the atmosphere, moderating temperature changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the impact of anthropogenic greenhouse gases on the Earth's climate?

<p>Anthropogenic greenhouse gases play a significant role in accelerating global climate change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Climate and weather are the same thing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The greenhouse effect is caused by natural greenhouse gases only.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Convection is the primary method of heat transfer responsible for warming the Earth's atmosphere.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The albedo of different forms of water does not affect heat transfer.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Positive feedback loops always lead to destabilization of the climate system.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ozone is a greenhouse gas, despite what the textbook says.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carbon sinks only release carbon dioxide, they do not absorb it.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Climate change has no negative effects on the biosphere of Earth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Climate change has no effect on the infrastructure in human societies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Preventing climate change is not possible with current technology and policies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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