Climate Change — Quiz

Question 1

Which activity contributes the most to greenhouse gas emissions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fossil fuel use

Question 2

What is the main reason sea surface temperatures continue to rise in response to greenhouse gas emissions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Energy retained in the atmosphere transfers to the ocean over time.

Question 3

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

absorbs|increasing|disrupt

Question 4

Match each Earth system to its description.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

absorbs most of the added thermal energy over time|the part of Earth that retains gases from emissions|vulnerable to heat stress and bleaching

Question 5

Which human activity most directly increases CO sub 2 levels in the atmosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

driving gasoline-powered cars

Question 6

Which step would be most appropriate for an investigation that tests how ocean water absorbs heat over time?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

place one container of water in the sun and another in the shade

Question 7

Scientists have observed that ocean temperatures continue to rise or remain high even after greenhouse gas emissions begin to decline. What property of water explains why ocean temperatures are slow to decrease?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water has a high heat capacity and retains energy for a long time.

Question 8

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

trap|back down towards Earth|increase

Question 9

Match each component with its role in the greenhouse effect.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

carries energy through space|absorbs heat and radiates it downward|reflects solar energy upward

Question 10

Which statement best explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide lead to warmer global temperatures?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide traps solar radiation in the atmosphere.

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