What happens when CO2 & other greenhouse gases increase in our atmosphere?

Average global temperatures increase

These observations inform us that Earth's average temperature is increasing, except:

Animals are increasing in diversity in the wild.

How can we make a difference?

All answer choices are accurate

How does the ozone layer impact life on Earth?

It filters out harmful UV radiation from sunlight

Why are greenhouse gases like CO2 & methane important to Earth's climate?

They trap the Sun's energy so that Earth's surface is warm

How do scientists get climate & weather data?

All answer choices are accurate

A primary reason we know that human activity is causing global warming is:

We can correlate the rise of CO2 with human activities

Which of the following is an example of climate?

The average temperature in Chicago over the past 50 years

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What Do You Know About Climate Change?

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1
The following human activities produce greenhouse gases except:
Generating electricity from natural gas, oil, & coal
Driving cars
Walking, biking, & swimming
Animal agriculture
2
What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?
The Sun
Electricity generating power plants
Oil & gas
Heat from Earth's interior
3
What happens when CO2 & other greenhouse gases increase in our atmosphere?
Average global temperatures decrease
The Earth's magnetic field changes direction
Average global temperatures increase
4
These observations inform us that Earth's average temperature is increasing, except:
Rising temperatures are melting ice on land, lakes, & sea
The 20 warmest years on record have all occurred since 1995
Winter storms increased in frequency & intensity since 1950
Animals are increasing in diversity in the wild.
5
Which of the following is an example of weather?
The fact that deserts tend to be hot & dry
There are glaciers in Glacier National Park
A record cold day in Phoenix
Rainfall averages for Seattle over 40 years
6
How can we make a difference?
Educate yourself & talk to your friends & family
Take the bus, train, or your bike when you can
All answer choices are accurate
Eat less meat & dairy
7
How does the ozone layer impact life on Earth?
It magnifies sunlight, causing sunburn
Aerosol cans still contain CFCs that thin the ozone layer
It filters out harmful UV radiation from sunlight
The ozone layer hole is the main reason for climate change
8
Will climate change impacts be the same in all locations on Earth?
The impacts will vary
All answer choices are accurate
The results are the same across the globe
There is no scientific evidence to support an answer
9
Why are greenhouse gases like CO2 & methane important to Earth's climate?
They allow heat from Earth to escape the atmosphere
They trap the Sun's energy so that Earth's surface is warm
10
How do scientists get climate & weather data?
In the ocean, with autonomous drifters & other instruments
At the Earth's surface, with thousands of weather stations
All answer choices are accurate
From space, with satellites fitted with special sensors
11
A primary reason we know that human activity is causing global warming is:
We can correlate the rise of CO2 with human activities
Earth's atmosphere is getting thinner
CO2 has decreased in the atmosphere over the past ten years
All answer choices are accurate
12
Which of the following is an example of climate?
A hot day in Boston in the fall
The average temperature in Chicago over the past 50 years
An intense thunderstorm in Houston
A foggy day in San Francisco

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