Earth's Climate History — Unit test

Question 1

Which is a natural factor that causes long-term climate change?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Earth’s position

Question 2

Which correctly lists the three weather factors that are indicators of climate change?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wind patterns, temperature, ocean currents

Question 3

Which is one way that analyzing ice benefits scientists who study ancient climates?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Scientists can study the layers of ice cores to gather information about past atmospheric composition.

Question 4

Which is one source that scientists use to reconstruct past climate conditions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fossils frozen in glaciers

Earth's Climate History — Unit test Answers