All scientists agree that global climate change will happen rapidly.
Which of the following is the most likely cause for global climate change? a. a decrease in the overall temperature of the Earth b. an increase in the overall temperature of the Earth c. an increase in the number of cold climates d. no change to global climate Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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Without the greenhouse effect the Earth would be _______ than it is today.a.warmerb.drierc.colderd.wetter
“In a 2009 study, presented by the National Academy of Science, 97% of climate scientists agree that human activity is causing global warming." Which of the following statements is best supported by this study? a. Most climate scientists dispute the theory of human influence on global warming. b. Global warming is most likely alarmist propaganda based on false data. c. Global warming is definitely not caused by human influence on nature. d. Most climate scientists believe that there is evidence that explains global warming. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Why was the concern over global cooling replaced with a concern over global warming?a.The science community needed a cause to frighten the general population.b.Steady surface temperature increases were noted between the 1970’s and 90’s.c.Air pollution only became a concern in the 1980’s.d.Scientists observed severe ocean acidification.
Which of the following is not true concerning the Pleistocene ice age? a. Earth began warming out of the ice age 18,000 years ago. b. Glaciers stopped advancing 15,000 years ago. c. Sea levels during the ice age were higher than today. d. Forests and grasslands became more common after the ice age. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Summers are caused bya.a combination of longer days and more direct rays from the sun.b.less direct rays from the sun.c.longer days and longer nights.d.Earth in its orbit moving closer to the sun.
Some scientists believe that global warming will bring about extreme weather.
Sea and land breezes over a large region that change direction with the season are calleda.savannas.b.prevailing westerlies.c.monsoons.d.doldrum winds.
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition This semiarid region has enough rainfall to allow short grasses and low bushes to grow.
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Temperate continental climates have cold winters.
Global warming is a theory accepted by a majority of scientists.
Which of the following continents was not covered by ice during the Pleistocene ice age?a.Europeb.Asiac.Australiad.North America
Regions that receive less than 25 centimeters of rain annually are calleda.tundras.b.savannas.c.deserts.d.steppes.
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