Scientific consensus states that:

Humans are probably partly responsible for global warming

Which of the following is a true statement?

The Earth's climate can change naturally.

Does not release greenhouse gasses

What is the relationship between "climate change" and global warming?

A warming planet will cause climates to change in some way

Climate can best be described as:

An expected set of atmospheric conditions for a region

This "hockey stick" graph shows the relationship between:

Increasing CO2 and increasing temps

Removes carbon from the atmosphere

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1
The Greenhouse Effect:
Can't be measured
Is caused by lack of ozone
Keeps the Earth warm
Is very bad
2
Which fossil fuel is likely to run out first?
Natural gas
Oil
They will never run out!
Coal
3
Scientific consensus states that:
All of the Earth's current warming is due to natural events
Humans are probably partly responsible for global warming
All of Earth's current warming is due to human actions
The Earth is not warming, and we should all just relax
4
Which of the following would NOT help to reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses in the air?
Planting more trees
Using alternative energy
Driving an electric car
Recycling paper and plastic
5
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
Limestone
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
6
Which of the following is a true statement?
The burning of fossil fuels decreases the Greenhouse Effect
The Earth's climate can change naturally.
The Earth is currently going through a cooling phase.
Cutting down trees increases species diversity
7
Nuclear power:
Has many accidents
Can blow up like a nuclear bomb!
Does not release greenhouse gasses
Is very cheap
8
What is the average amount of Carbon Dioxide in our Atmosphere today?
750 ppm
250 ppm
100 ppm
400 ppm
9
Ocean creatures:
Add carbon to the oceans
Remove carbon from the oceans
10
The ocean is able to trap and store a lot of carbon, therefore it is known as a:
Carbon sponge
Carbon sink
Carbon dump
Carbon taker
11
What is the relationship between "climate change" and global warming?
They are two terms that mean the same thing
There is no relationship between these terms
Climates changing will warm the planet
A warming planet will cause climates to change in some way
12
This image represents:
Climate change
Deforestation
Greenhouse Effect
Changes in solar output
13
Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor are all examples of:
Toxic gasses
Oxygenating gasses
Major gasses of our atmosphere
Greenhouse gasses
14
In which of the following places does the Earth NOT store carbon?
Atmosphere
Rocks
Oceans
Salt
15
As the ocean absorbs more CO2:
It becomes more acidic
It becomes less acidic
It becomes more basic
Its temperature decreases
16
Climate can best be described as:
An expected set of atmospheric conditions for a region
Average weather, temperature, and humidity for a week
Global warming
The current conditions of the atmosphere right now.
17
Which of the following is NOT a way humans may be contributing to climate change?
Deforestation
Burning coal
Driving cars
Causing volcanic eruptions
18
This "hockey stick" graph shows the relationship between:
Decreasing CO2 and increasing temps
Increasing CO2 and decreasing temps
Increasing CO2 and increasing temps
Decreasing CO2 and decreasing temps
19
Photosynthesis:
Adds carbon to the atmosphere
Removes carbon from the atmosphere
20
Which of the following will NOT happen if global temperatures continue to increase?
Sea-level rise
Species migration
Ice build-up at the South Pole
Coast-lines flooding

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