Climate Change — Quiz Answers

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What negative effect occurs when there is a decrease in air quality?

A
faster evaporation of water in the soil
B
the drying out of fertile land, resulting in dust bowls
C
the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps
D
increased illnesses that result in a decrease in population
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What climate conditions occur during La Niña?

A
more hurricane activity and warmer Pacific waters
B
warmer winters and stronger prevailing winds
C
warmer Pacific waters and warmer winters
D
stronger prevailing winds and more hurricane activity
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According to some scientists, which is a cause of global warming?

A
increase in cloud cover
B
decrease of methane gas
C
decrease of nitrous oxide
D
increase in carbon dioxide
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What climate condition occurs during El Niño?

A
heavy rain moving toward the coast of South America
B
dry heat throughout North America
C
warm water moving toward the coast of South America
D
flooding throughout North America
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What are global wind patterns called?

A
prevailing winds
B
local winds
C
El Niño
D
La Niña
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Why is it commonly believed that carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming?

A
Carbon dioxide has a longer average lifetime in the atmosphere.
B
Other greenhouse gases amplify the effect of carbon dioxide.
C
The warming effect associated with carbon dioxide has remained unchanged.
D
Carbon dioxide levels in the Earth’s atmosphere have been steadily decreasing.
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Which definition best describes global warming?

A
a long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature
B
solar heat that is radiated out into space
C
a long-term change in the Earth's climate
D
a long-term change in the climate of a region or a city
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What effects do wind patterns have on climate?

A
They move warm water toward the east.
B
They carry warm or cooled water very long distances.
C
They change the amount of precipitation in a region.
D
They cool Pacific waters and increase hurricane activity in the western Atlantic.
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What moves toward the east during El Niño?

A
slow currents
B
cold water
C
fast currents
D
warm water
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What major factors play a role in global warming?

A
decrease in human activity and natural factors
B
decrease in human activity and normal climate conditions
C
natural factors and normal climate conditions
D
natural factors and human activity

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Climate Change — Quiz Answers — KCPS Biology 2027