Climate Change — Test

Question 1

Classify each event as likely caused by El Niño or La Niña.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

coral bleaching near the equator,warm winter in northern U.S.|heavy flooding in eastern Australia,stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reduce|flooding|protect

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

biodiversity|intervention|Region A

Question 4

Match each process to its effect on climate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increases atmospheric CO sub 2|accelerates warming|reduces reflectivity of Earth’s surface

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

greater levels|lower|renewable

Question 6

Match each region to the climate effect caused by nearby ocean currents.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cooler, drier coastal climate|seasonal rainfall|milder winters

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

direct|warm|humid

Question 8

Determine which cities are likely influenced by the ocean.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tokyo,San Diego|Tehran,Dallas

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

plankton|fish|biodiversity

Question 10

Earth’s shape and axial tilt cause unequal heating of the surface. What is a direct result of this uneven solar energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

distribution of distinct climate zones by latitude

Climate Change — Test Answers