20 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a natural greenhouse gas?
Ozone
What is the main anthropogenic greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
Carbon dioxide
Which of the following is a carbon sink?
Oceans
What is one of the positive effects of climate change on the biosphere?
Increased crop yields
How does climate change negatively affect human health?
Increased risk of heat-related illnesses
Which of the following best describes the difference between climate and weather?
Climate is the average of weather conditions over a long period, while weather refers to immediate atmospheric conditions.
What is the primary method of heat transfer responsible for warming the Earth's atmosphere?
Radiation
Which of the following best explains how ocean currents can affect heat transfer on Earth?
Ocean currents redistribute heat around the globe, influencing climate patterns.
What role does water play as a heat sink in the context of climate?
Water absorbs excess heat from the atmosphere, moderating temperature changes.
What best describes the impact of anthropogenic greenhouse gases on the Earth's climate?
Anthropogenic greenhouse gases play a significant role in accelerating global climate change.
Climate and weather are the same thing.
False
The greenhouse effect is caused by natural greenhouse gases only.
False
Convection is the primary method of heat transfer responsible for warming the Earth's atmosphere.
False
The albedo of different forms of water does not affect heat transfer.
False
Positive feedback loops always lead to destabilization of the climate system.
True
Ozone is a greenhouse gas, despite what the textbook says.
False
Carbon sinks only release carbon dioxide, they do not absorb it.
False
Climate change has no negative effects on the biosphere of Earth.
False
Climate change has no effect on the infrastructure in human societies.
False
Preventing climate change is not possible with current technology and policies.
False
Test your knowledge of key understandings in earth and space science, including climate vs. weather, positive and negative feedback loops, and the differentiation between climate and weather. This quiz covers important concepts in the textbook and related articles on heat sinks and the effects of climate change on human society.
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