Uncovering the Natural Causes of Climate Change
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Which natural causes have been researched as possible reasons for climate change?

  • Asteroids (correct)
  • Hurricanes
  • Tornadoes
  • Earthquakes

According to Dr. Andrew Glikson, what impact have asteroids had on climate?

  • No impact
  • Small impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Big impact (correct)

What timescales have natural climate changes occurred on in the past?

  • Billions of years
  • Days to weeks
  • Months to years
  • Hundreds to millions of years (correct)

What is the challenge for climate scientists regarding climate change?

<p>Separating natural climate change from human-induced change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists need to recognize before blaming human activities for climate change?

<p>A changing climate is nothing new (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a direct impact of volcanic eruptions on the Earth's climate?

<p>Decreased solar radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can the cooling effect caused by volcanic eruptions last?

<p>Months to years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a long-term impact of volcanism on the Earth's climate?

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

How can volcanic eruptions in the tropics affect the climate in both hemispheres?

<p>By shifting atmospheric circulation patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way in which volcanic eruptions impact the atmosphere?

<p>Increasing solar radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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