Question 1

What is a source of carbon monoxide?

Accepted Answer

A)  charcoal burners 
B)  kerosene 
C)  gasoline-powered generators 
D)  exhaust from cars 
E)  all of the above 
A)  charcoal burners 
B)  kerosene 
C)  gasoline-powered generators 
D)  exhaust from cars 
E)  all of the above

Question 2

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-feedback mechanism

Accepted Answer

A)  time of maximum extent of the ice sheets in the past 
B)  a method for determining what gases are present in the atmosphere 
C)  type of soil generated by ice sheets 
D)  a process that captures and stores carbon dioxide 
E)  the relationships and influences between different drivers of climate 
A)  time of maximum extent of the ice sheets in the past 
B)  a method for determining what gases are present in the atmosphere 
C)  type of soil generated by ice sheets 
D)  a process that captures and stores carbon dioxide 
E)  the relationships and influences between different drivers of climate

Question 3

The Earth's climate has not really changed much over geologic time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) indicated that scientific evidence shows that global average air and ocean temperatures are increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How can you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions? Can you help to prevent global warming?

Accepted Answer

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is cru

Question 6

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-carbon sequestration

Accepted Answer

A)  time of maximum extent of the ice sheets in the past 
B)  a method for determining what gases are present in the atmosphere 
C)  type of soil generated by ice sheets 
D)  a process that captures and stores carbon dioxide 
E)  the relationships and influences between different drivers of climate 
A)  time of maximum extent of the ice sheets in the past 
B)  a method for determining what gases are present in the atmosphere 
C)  type of soil generated by ice sheets 
D)  a process that captures and stores carbon dioxide 
E)  the relationships and influences between different drivers of climate

Question 7

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-VOCs

Accepted Answer

A)  chemicals like benzene, toluene, butane, and propane 
B)  hydrocarbon compounds that contain chlorine and fluourine; were widely used in refrigerators are coolants 
C)  family of nitrogen and oxygen compounds that are greenhouse gases 
D)  a combination of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide and water 
E)  a combination of smoke and fog 
A)  chemicals like benzene, toluene, butane, and propane 
B)  hydrocarbon compounds that contain chlorine and fluourine; were widely used in refrigerators are coolants 
C)  family of nitrogen and oxygen compounds that are greenhouse gases 
D)  a combination of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide and water 
E)  a combination of smoke and fog

Question 8

"Laughing gas" is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrous oxide. 
B)  sulfur dioxide. 
C)  a volatile organic compound. 
D)  ozone. 
E)  carbon dioxide. 
A)  nitrous oxide. 
B)  sulfur dioxide. 
C)  a volatile organic compound. 
D)  ozone. 
E)  carbon dioxide.

Question 9

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-NOx

Accepted Answer

A)  chemicals like benzene, toluene, butane, and propane 
B)  hydrocarbon compounds that contain chlorine and fluourine; were widely used in refrigerators are coolants 
C)  family of nitrogen and oxygen compounds that are greenhouse gases 
D)  a combination of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide and water 
E)  a combination of smoke and fog 
A)  chemicals like benzene, toluene, butane, and propane 
B)  hydrocarbon compounds that contain chlorine and fluourine; were widely used in refrigerators are coolants 
C)  family of nitrogen and oxygen compounds that are greenhouse gases 
D)  a combination of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide and water 
E)  a combination of smoke and fog

Question 10

O3 is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen. 
B)  ozone. 
C)  oxide. 
D)  methane. 
E)  carbon dioxide. 
A)  oxygen. 
B)  ozone. 
C)  oxide. 
D)  methane. 
E)  carbon dioxide.

Question 11

Which of the following is an isotope of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  O-16 
B)  O-18 
C)  O3 
D)  O2 
E)  All are isotopes. 
A)  O-16 
B)  O-18 
C)  O3 
D)  O2 
E)  All are isotopes.

Question 12

Describe how greenhouse gases warm our atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gases warm our atmosphere thr

Question 13

Which of the following is a factor that has an influence on climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the intensity of the sun 
B)  the distribution of water and land masses 
C)  ocean circulation 
D)  wind circulation 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the intensity of the sun 
B)  the distribution of water and land masses 
C)  ocean circulation 
D)  wind circulation 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Paleoclimatology uses all except ________ to understand past climate.

Accepted Answer

A)  sea level history 
B)  geo-sequestration 
C)  oxygen isotopes from trapped air pockets in glacial ice 
D)  sedimentary rocks 
E)  fossils in the rock record 
A)  sea level history 
B)  geo-sequestration 
C)  oxygen isotopes from trapped air pockets in glacial ice 
D)  sedimentary rocks 
E)  fossils in the rock record

Question 15

What three elements make up most of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogen, oxygen, and argon 
B)  hydrogen, helium, and oxygen 
C)  water, oxygen, and argon 
D)  nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen 
E)  neon, argon, and helium 
A)  nitrogen, oxygen, and argon 
B)  hydrogen, helium, and oxygen 
C)  water, oxygen, and argon 
D)  nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen 
E)  neon, argon, and helium

Question 16

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrogen oxides 
C)  methane 
D)  chlorofluorocarbons 
E)  all of the above 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrogen oxides 
C)  methane 
D)  chlorofluorocarbons 
E)  all of the above

Question 17

What is true about pure nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  is commonly shipped in a cold, liquid state 
B)  is the dominant element in the atmosphere 
C)  can be used to preserve food 
D)  can be used to freeze biological specimens 
E)  all of the above 
A)  is commonly shipped in a cold, liquid state 
B)  is the dominant element in the atmosphere 
C)  can be used to preserve food 
D)  can be used to freeze biological specimens 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-CFCs

Accepted Answer

A)  chemicals like benzene, toluene, butane, and propane 
B)  hydrocarbon compounds that contain chlorine and fluourine; were widely used in refrigerators are coolants 
C)  family of nitrogen and oxygen compounds that are greenhouse gases 
D)  a combination of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide and water 
E)  a combination of smoke and fog 
A)  chemicals like benzene, toluene, butane, and propane 
B)  hydrocarbon compounds that contain chlorine and fluourine; were widely used in refrigerators are coolants 
C)  family of nitrogen and oxygen compounds that are greenhouse gases 
D)  a combination of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide and water 
E)  a combination of smoke and fog

Question 19

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-tillite

Accepted Answer

A)  time of maximum extent of the ice sheets in the past 
B)  a method for determining what gases are present in the atmosphere 
C)  type of soil generated by ice sheets 
D)  a process that captures and stores carbon dioxide 
E)  the relationships and influences between different drivers of climate 
A)  time of maximum extent of the ice sheets in the past 
B)  a method for determining what gases are present in the atmosphere 
C)  type of soil generated by ice sheets 
D)  a process that captures and stores carbon dioxide 
E)  the relationships and influences between different drivers of climate

Question 20

What is a driver of climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of isotope that can be used to understand climate change 
B)  large winds that blow north of the equator 
C)  a force that creates changes in the Earth's climate 
D)  a time in Earth's history when it was much colder than today 
E)  a type of pollutant 
A)  a type of isotope that can be used to understand climate change 
B)  large winds that blow north of the equator 
C)  a force that creates changes in the Earth's climate 
D)  a time in Earth's history when it was much colder than today 
E)  a type of pollutant

What is a source of carbon monoxide?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -feedback mechanism

The Earth's climate has not really changed much over geologic time.

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) indicated that scientific evidence shows that global average air and ocean temperatures are increasing.

How can you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions? Can you help to prevent global warming?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -carbon sequestration

Match the following options to its correct definition. -VOCs

"Laughing gas" is most likely:

Match the following options to its correct definition. -NOx

O₃ is known as:

Which of the following is an isotope of oxygen?

Describe how greenhouse gases warm our atmosphere.

Which of the following is a factor that has an influence on climate?

Paleoclimatology uses all except ________ to understand past climate.

What three elements make up most of the atmosphere?

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

What is true about pure nitrogen?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -CFCs

Match the following options to its correct definition. -tillite

What is a driver of climate?

What Does Living With Earth Mean

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Geosphere Materials

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Changing Coasts

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

Filters

Exam 14: Atmosphere Resources and Climate Change

What is a source of carbon monoxide?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -feedback mechanism

The Earth's climate has not really changed much over geologic time.

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) indicated that scientific evidence shows that global average air and ocean temperatures are increasing.

How can you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions? Can you help to prevent global warming?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -carbon sequestration

Match the following options to its correct definition. -VOCs

"Laughing gas" is most likely:

Match the following options to its correct definition. -NOx

O3 is known as:

Which of the following is an isotope of oxygen?

Describe how greenhouse gases warm our atmosphere.

Which of the following is a factor that has an influence on climate?

Paleoclimatology uses all except ________ to understand past climate.

What three elements make up most of the atmosphere?

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

What is true about pure nitrogen?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -CFCs

Match the following options to its correct definition. -tillite

What is a driver of climate?

What Does Living With Earth Mean

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Geosphere Materials

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Changing Coasts

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

Filters

O₃ is known as: