AnswersSLPS-2001340-Environmental-Science A -GFLab: Measurement

Climate Change Answers

0 verified answers
1
Free Preview

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
2
Free Preview

What major factors play a role in global warming?

A
decrease in human activity and normal climate conditions
B
natural factors and human activity
C
natural factors and normal climate conditions
D
decrease in human activity and natural factors
3

What moves toward the east during El Niño?

A
warm water
B
cold water
C
slow currents
D
fast currents
4

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.
5

Which statement best describes the greenhouse effect?

A
It is a process by which plants are able to grow well in a warm, enclosed structure.
B
It is a process by which greenhouse gases block the sun’s light to penetrate the atmosphere.
C
It is a process by which greenhouse gases allow the sun’s light to penetrate the atmosphere but stop the heat from escaping.
D
It is a process by which prevailing winds bring moisture to the land, to the prevailing wind direction.
6

What are global wind patterns called?

A
La Niña
B
local winds
C
prevailing winds
D
El Niño
7

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
8

Which statement explains why many scientists believe that carbon dioxide has likely contributed more to global warming than other greenhouse gases?

A
Carbon dioxide is emitted from fertilizers used in farming.
B
Other greenhouse gases trap more heat than carbon dioxide.
C
Carbon dioxide has increased as a result of increased human activities.
D
Carbon dioxide is emitted from commercial refrigeration.
9

Which greenhouse gas is produced by commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems?

A
carbon dioxide
B
fluorinated gas
C
nitrous oxide
D
methane
10

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

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Assignment
8 verified answers

Virtual Lab

Assignment
3 verified answers

Virtual Lab

Assignment
3 verified answers

Warm-Up