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

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

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

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