Question 1

Without the greenhouse effect the earth would be much colder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The following list is a list of facts.
1.permafrost in the arctic is melting
2.Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are losing mass.
3.the area covered by the Arctic sea ice is getting smaller.
4.sea level has risen.
A logical conclusion is that

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide is increasing. 
B) the climate is getting warmer. 
C) the oceans are getting more acid. 
D) these facts are not related. 
A) carbon dioxide is increasing. 
B) the climate is getting warmer. 
C) the oceans are getting more acid. 
D) these facts are not related. B

Question 3

Coral reefs will not be impacted by climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Geologic studies have shown that the earth's climate has changed significantly over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The last ice age ended about 10,000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is believed that human activities can alter the atmosphere in such a way that they can change climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Scientists have agreed that human activity is causing the climate to get warmer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Low-lying islands will be especially impacted by rising sea level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Deforestation contributes to the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Methane is responsible for about 30% of global warming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Paris Agreements of 2015

Accepted Answer

A) resulted in a plan to reduce the release of greenhouse gases. 
B) requires countries to make commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and report on their progress on meeting the goals. 
C) There are no provisions to force countries to meet their goals. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
A) resulted in a plan to reduce the release of greenhouse gases. 
B) requires countries to make commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and report on their progress on meeting the goals. 
C) There are no provisions to force countries to meet their goals. 
D) All of these statements are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following determines the earth's temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) Distance from the sun 
B) Energy output of the sun 
C) Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere 
D) All options are correct. 
A) Distance from the sun 
B) Energy output of the sun 
C) Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere 
D) All options are correct.

Question 13

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nitrous oxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Compounds in the atmosphere that capture and return some heat radiating from the Earth

Accepted Answer

A) Greenhouse effect. 
B) Carbon dioxide. 
C) climate change. 
D) Methane. 
E) CFCs.
F)Global warming.
G)greenhouse gases.
H)Kyoto Protocol.
I)Methane
J)IPCC.
K)Nitrous oxide. 
A) Greenhouse effect. 
B) Carbon dioxide. 
C) climate change. 
D) Methane. 
E) CFCs.
F)Global warming.
G)greenhouse gases.
H)Kyoto Protocol.
I)Methane
J)IPCC.
K)Nitrous oxide.

Question 16

Climate change can be natural.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Since records began in 1958,the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following pairs of events appear to be linked?

Accepted Answer

A) increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and increased temperature of Earth 
B) melting glaciers and increased sea level 
C) increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and low pH in the ocean 
D) All of these statements show logical linkage. 
A) increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and increased temperature of Earth 
B) melting glaciers and increased sea level 
C) increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and low pH in the ocean 
D) All of these statements show logical linkage.

Question 19

Which of the following is a weakness of the Paris Agreement?

Accepted Answer

A) For countries to meet their commitments they will need to spend huge amounts of money to improve energy efficiency. 
B) The goal of keeping global temperature to no more than 2°C will cause many countries to withdraw from the agreement. 
C) Most countries are not making commitments. 
D) All of these are correct statements. 
A) For countries to meet their commitments they will need to spend huge amounts of money to improve energy efficiency. 
B) The goal of keeping global temperature to no more than 2°C will cause many countries to withdraw from the agreement. 
C) Most countries are not making commitments. 
D) All of these are correct statements.

Question 20

The main activity of the U.N.initiated Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)is

Accepted Answer

A) to establish policies for countries to follow. 
B) to provide regular assessments of knowledge about climate change and its consequences. 
C) to provide financial support to third world countries. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) to establish policies for countries to follow. 
B) to provide regular assessments of knowledge about climate change and its consequences. 
C) to provide financial support to third world countries. 
D) None of these are correct.

Without the greenhouse effect the earth would be much colder.

The following list is a list of facts. 1.permafrost in the arctic is melting 2.Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are losing mass. 3.the area covered by the Arctic sea ice is getting smaller. 4.sea level has risen. A logical conclusion is that

Coral reefs will not be impacted by climate change.

Geologic studies have shown that the earth's climate has changed significantly over time.

The last ice age ended about 10,000 years ago.

It is believed that human activities can alter the atmosphere in such a way that they can change climate.

Scientists have agreed that human activity is causing the climate to get warmer.

Low-lying islands will be especially impacted by rising sea level.

Deforestation contributes to the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Methane is responsible for about 30% of global warming.

The Paris Agreements of 2015

Which of the following determines the earth's temperature?

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground.

Nitrous oxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Compounds in the atmosphere that capture and return some heat radiating from the Earth

Climate change can be natural.

Since records began in 1958,the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has decreased.

Which of the following pairs of events appear to be linked?

Which of the following is a weakness of the Paris Agreement?

The main activity of the U.N.initiated Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)is

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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Exam 17: Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Without the greenhouse effect the earth would be much colder.

The following list is a list of facts. 1.permafrost in the arctic is melting 2.Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are losing mass. 3.the area covered by the Arctic sea ice is getting smaller. 4.sea level has risen. A logical conclusion is that

Coral reefs will not be impacted by climate change.

Geologic studies have shown that the earth's climate has changed significantly over time.

The last ice age ended about 10,000 years ago.

It is believed that human activities can alter the atmosphere in such a way that they can change climate.

Scientists have agreed that human activity is causing the climate to get warmer.

Low-lying islands will be especially impacted by rising sea level.

Deforestation contributes to the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Methane is responsible for about 30% of global warming.

The Paris Agreements of 2015

Which of the following determines the earth's temperature?

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground.

Nitrous oxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Compounds in the atmosphere that capture and return some heat radiating from the Earth

Climate change can be natural.

Since records began in 1958,the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has decreased.

Which of the following pairs of events appear to be linked?

Which of the following is a weakness of the Paris Agreement?

The main activity of the U.N.initiated Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)is

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

Filters