Climate Change Answers

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Which definition best describes global warming?

A
a long-term change in the Earth's climate
B
a long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature
C
a long-term change in the climate of a region or a city
D
solar heat that is radiated out into space
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Which is a possible result of rising ocean temperatures caused by global warming?

A
formation of dust bowls
B
increase in strength of hurricanes
C
rapid evaporation of water in soil
D
decrease in population due to health threats
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Why is it commonly believed that carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming?

A
Carbon dioxide levels in the Earth’s atmosphere have been steadily decreasing.
B
Carbon dioxide has a longer average lifetime in the atmosphere.
C
The warming effect associated with carbon dioxide has remained unchanged.
D
Other greenhouse gases amplify the effect of carbon dioxide.
5

What are global wind patterns called?

A
La Niña
B
local winds
C
prevailing winds
D
El Niño
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What climate conditions occur during La Niña?

A
stronger prevailing winds and more hurricane activity
B
warmer Pacific waters and warmer winters
C
more hurricane activity and warmer Pacific waters
D
warmer winters and stronger prevailing winds
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What effects do wind patterns have on climate?

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

A
dry heat throughout North America
B
warm water moving toward the coast of South America
C
heavy rain moving toward the coast of South America
D
flooding throughout North America
9

According to some scientists, which is a cause of global warming?

A
decrease of nitrous oxide
B
increase in cloud cover
C
decrease of methane gas
D
increase in carbon dioxide
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What moves toward the east during El Niño?

A
warm water
B
cold water
C
slow currents
D
fast currents

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