Question 1

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Long term change in the Earth's climate (temperature,precipitation,wind patterns)

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 2

Which of the following changes to the oceans are anticipated with continued increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) Sea level will increase because as the water in the ocean warms up it expands. 
B) Sea level will rise because glaciers on land will melt. 
C) The oceans will become more acid. 
D) All options are correct. 
A) Sea level will increase because as the water in the ocean warms up it expands. 
B) Sea level will rise because glaciers on land will melt. 
C) The oceans will become more acid. 
D) All options are correct.

Question 3

Melting of Arctic sea ice is influencing the survival of polar bear populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In addition to carbon dioxide,which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxygen 
B) Methane 
C) Nitrogen 
D) Carbon monoxide 
A) Oxygen 
B) Methane 
C) Nitrogen 
D) Carbon monoxide

Question 5

Satellites' observations over decades have shown changes in the area in the Arctic covered by sea ice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The small amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere

Accepted Answer

A) causes some of the sun's energy to be radiate to outer space. 
B) causes ice to melt. 
C) raises the average temperature of Earth about 30°C (60°F)higher than if the carbon dioxide was absent. 
D) None of these statements is correct. 
A) causes some of the sun's energy to be radiate to outer space. 
B) causes ice to melt. 
C) raises the average temperature of Earth about 30°C (60°F)higher than if the carbon dioxide was absent. 
D) None of these statements is correct.

Question 7

Which of the following greenhouse gases appears to be declining?

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide 
B) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 
C) methane 
D) nitrous oxide 
A) carbon dioxide 
B) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 
C) methane 
D) nitrous oxide

Question 8

Which of the following best matches the description?
-International agreement on greenhouse gas emissions

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 9

Which of the following best matches the description?
-The most abundant greenhouse gas

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 10

IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best matches the description? -Long term change in the Earth's climate (temperature,precipitation,wind patterns)

Which of the following changes to the oceans are anticipated with continued increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Melting of Arctic sea ice is influencing the survival of polar bear populations.

In addition to carbon dioxide,which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Satellites' observations over decades have shown changes in the area in the Arctic covered by sea ice.

The small amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere

Which of the following greenhouse gases appears to be declining?

Which of the following best matches the description? -International agreement on greenhouse gas emissions

Which of the following best matches the description? -The most abundant greenhouse gas

IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

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Exam 17: Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Which of the following best matches the description? -Long term change in the Earth's climate (temperature,precipitation,wind patterns)

Which of the following changes to the oceans are anticipated with continued increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Melting of Arctic sea ice is influencing the survival of polar bear populations.

In addition to carbon dioxide,which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Satellites' observations over decades have shown changes in the area in the Arctic covered by sea ice.

The small amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere

Which of the following greenhouse gases appears to be declining?

Which of the following best matches the description? -International agreement on greenhouse gas emissions

Which of the following best matches the description? -The most abundant greenhouse gas

IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

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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