Deck 2: Climate Change, Global Warming, and Greenhouse Gases

Question 1

Thinking about the evidence of climate change presented in this chapter, select from the following those factors that have decreased as a result of climate change.

A) humidity
B) sea level
C) sea ice
D) snow coverage
E) temperature of land
F) glaciers

Answer 1

sea ice
snow coverage
glaciers

Question 2

From the list provided, select all sources of methane production.

A) the burning of fossil fuels
B) livestock
C) decomposition of organic material
D) volcanic activity

Answer 2

livestock
decomposition of organic material

Question 3

Of the following, which two characteristics define climate?

A) temperature
B) amount of precipitation
C) tornado development
D) high sea levels

Answer 3

amount of precipitation
tornado development

Question 4

From the list, select all that influence the average temperature of the planet.

A) precipitation
B) species becoming extinct
C) volcanic eruptions
D) cycling of the sun

Question 5

Which of the following extreme weather events are strongly linked to human-caused climate change?

A) Severe drought
B) Extreme precipitation events
C) Coastal flooding
D) Heat waves
E) Volcanic eruptions
F) Earthquakes

Question 6

Select all of the following examples of extreme weather that are strongly attributed to global climate change.

A) An increase in the number of hurricanes
B) An increase in the severity of hurricanes
C) An increase in volcanic explosions
D) An increase in extreme flooding events
E) An increase in severe droughts

Question 7

There are two forms of geoengineering. They are ______ and ______.

A) carbon dioxide removal
B) solar radiation management
C) deforestation
D) wind harvesting

Question 8

Scientists are hopeful that there are solutions to climate change. What are the three things that are required to reduce the long-term impacts of climate change?

A) Advances in supportive technologies
B) New forms of alternative energy
C) A positive change in personal choices
D) An increase consumption of livestock

Question 9

Select all of the following that lower an individual's carbon footprint.

A) Heating through passive solar and geothermal energy
B) Carpooling or taking public transportation
C) Eating a diet rich in beef and dairy
D) Eating foods that are grown faraway in other countries

Question 10

Wind is an alternate energy source. What is a pro and a con of using it instead of fossil fuels?

Question 11

How has the woolly adelgid invasion affected the trout population?

Question 12

Hydrocarbons may contain functional groups to form organic molecules. Provide two of the four organic molecules found in all living organisms.

Question 13

Explain how climate change has impacted the life cycle of theAedes aegypti mosquito and the spread of disease.

Question 14

The average temperature of the planet has been increasing since the 1980s. This phenomenon is called __________.

Question 15

The term anthropogenic climate change is used to describe the ______-climate relationship.

Question 16

Using plants to create "carbon sinks" to decrease the amount of atmospheric carbon is called ______ technology.

Question 17

The phenomenon called ______ is due to the impact of climate change that is killing miles of coral reefs in the tropics.

Question 18

Carbon molecules can form long chains called ______.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the relationship between climate change and global warming?

A) The terms climate change and global warming can be used interchangeably because they mean the same thing.
B) The increase in temperature is one aspect of climate change and can result in the increased temperature of the planet, which is known as global warming.
C) Climate change is defined only by the changing of temperature, which can result in the increased temperature of the planet known as global warming.

Question 20

Fires and volcanic activity are natural events that produce _____.

A) CO₂
B) H₂O
C) CH₄
D) CFC_s

Question 21

Since the 1950s, there has been a steady increase in the levels of atmospheric CO₂ as a result of

A) increased human activity.
B) an increase in naturally occurring forest fires.
C) increased volcanic activity.

Question 22

Methane versus carbon dioxide are very important greenhouse gases. However, methane can retain and release about ____ times more heat than carbon dioxide.

A) 10
B) 30
C) 75
D) 100

Question 23

Which of the following minor contributing greenhouse gases are produced from agricultural practices such as the use of burning of fossil fuels and used in fertilizers?

A) methane
B) chlorofluorocarbons
C) nitrous oxides
D) water vapor

Question 24

According to the evidence of climate change, there has been an overall ______ in ocean and land temperature, and an overall ______ in ice formations.

A) increase; increase
B) increase; decrease
C) decrease; decrease
D) decrease; increase

Question 25

Methane

A) is a greenhouse gas.
B) releases more heat than carbon dioxide.
C) is very rare.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 26

The average global temperature has always measured higher than the average since the

A) 1980s.
B) 1950s.
C) 1920s
D) 1900s.

Question 27

Climate can best be described as

A) the average weather patterns in a given area over long periods of time.
B) the temperature and rainfall of a specific area over the course of a year.
C) how hot or cold a location is, based on its altitude.

Question 28

Over the past several decades, the overall trend for earth's temperatures has been

A) increases in overall global temperatures at an accelerating rate, a phenomenon known as global warming.
B) cyclical periods of warming and cooling, known as global climate change.
C) a gentle trend towards colder winters and hotter summers, which averages out to be very little overall global temperature changes.
D) decreases in overall global temperatures at an accelerating rate, a phenomenon known as global cooling.

Question 29

The greenhouse effect

A) decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.
B) increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.
C) is caused by gases such as carbon dioxide trapping heat in the earth's atmosphere.
D) is due to gases forming a barrier around the earth and insulating the earth from the sun's rays.

Question 30

How do greenhouse gases cause climate warming?

A) Infrared energy from space is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere, which then re-emit the heat toward the surface of the earth, causing the climate to warm.
B) Greenhouse gases block solar energy from entering the lower level of the atmosphere.
C) Greenhouse gases prevent radiation of infrared energy back into space, trapping the heat near the earth's surface and causing the climate to warm.
D) Solar energy is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere and re-emitted toward the earth's surface as heat, causing the climate to warm.

Question 31

Which of the following is the most likely cause for the sudden sharp increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?

A) Human activities, including the use of fossil fuels, changes in agricultural practices, and deforestation
B) Natural events, including fires and volcanic activity
C) Respiration from the earth's many living organisms
D) Normal fluctuations in the natural levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Question 32

Why is ocean acidification problematic for some marine life?

A) It decreases the amount of carbonate in the oceans, making the creation of shells and other hard structures difficult for marine life.
B) The acidification causes metals to precipitate out of the water and deposit on the backs of aquatic organisms.
C) It decreases the availability of oxygen in the water for the respiration needs of aquatic organisms.
D) It decreases the stratification of water temperatures, so that marine organisms have smaller ranges in which to survive.

Question 33

As global temperatures increase, which of the following scenarios are most likely to happen?

A) Sea surface temperatures and ocean heat content decrease.
B) Glaciers and snow coverage decrease.
C) Extreme weather events decrease.
D) Temperatures and humidity decrease.

Question 34

Carbon sinks are reservoirs that hold large amounts of carbon. Which of the following are considered to be carbon sinks?

A) oceans
B) fossil fuels deep underground
C) the atmosphere
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 35

Which of the following acts as a source of carbon dioxide within the carbon cycle?

A) Respiration from humans and animals
B) Photosynthesis by plants
C) The harvesting of fossil fuel from within the earth
D) Release of carbon dioxide into the air by the ocean

Question 36

______ is a product of photosynthesis and is a carbon-based molecule that is the chief source of energy for most organisms.

A) Oxygen
B) Sucrose
C) Glucose
D) Carbon dioxide

Question 37

Photosynthesis takes carbon in from the atmosphere and uses it to form ______, the energy source for all plants and animals to use in cellular respiration.

A) carbon dioxide
B) glucose
C) carbon monoxide
D) water

Question 38

Which statement below best summarizes the overall purpose of the light-dependent reactions?

A) The light-dependent reactions capture the energy from the sun and transfer it to high-energy molecules.
B) The light-dependent reactions capture the energy from the sun and convert it to glucose.
C) The light-dependent reactions use energy to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrate molecules.
D) The light-dependent reactions convert high-energy molecules into carbohydrates.

Question 39

According to this figure, the extent of Arctice Sea ice is ____, on average.
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A) decreasing
B) increasing
C) cycling back and forth
D) remaining consistent

Question 40

If the downward slope of the line continues, what would be the expected sea ice extent in September of 2024?
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A) About 4 million square kilometers
B) Less then 3 million square kilometers
C) Over 5 million square kilometers
D) About 4.5 million square kilometers

Question 41

What is the main difference in the formation of coal vs. the formation of natural gas and oil?

A) Natural gas and oil formed mainly from deposits of plants and animals living in oceans and coal formed mainly from the remains of plants and animals in swampy anoxic environments.
B) Coal formed mainly from deposits of plants and animals living in oceans and natural gas and oil formed mainly from the remains of plants and animals in swampy anoxic environments.
C) Natural gas and oil require intense heat and pressure to form and coal only requires an anoxic environment.
D) Coal takes several million years to form and natural gas and oil take much less time, roughly several thousand years.

Question 42

Because fossil fuels are the remains of once living organisms, they contain reservoirs of ______ that are released into the atmosphere when they are burned.

A) carbon
B) oxygen
C) nitrogen
D) phosphorus

Question 43

As climate change continues, the prevalence of vector-borne disease has increased. Why is this?

A) As climates have warmed and winters have become less severe, the range of mosquitos and ticks has increased, bringing with them the diseases they carry.
B) Diseases are more contagious in warmer weather, so as climates have warmed, vector-borne diseases spread faster.
C) The bacteria and viruses that cause disease multiply more rapidly in warmer weather, so as climates have warmed, the pathogens that cause disease are more prevalent.
D) As climates have changed, habitats have changed. Organisms that carry disease have been displaced from their original habitats and have found new habitats, bringing the spread of disease with them.

Question 44

How do invasive species impact ecosystems?

A) They occupy niches that other organisms traditionally occupy.
B) They outcompete other organisms for limited resources
C) They are more capable of adapting to rapidly changing climates.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 45

When it comes to the carbon footprint, because of its required usage of land, ______ is the most costly food source.

A) beef
B) chicken
C) lamb
D) vegetables

Question 46

Which of the following would fall under the definition of an alternative energy?

A) coal
B) oil
C) natural gas
D) solar

Question 47

If a scientist was studying methods to reduce the heating of earth by reducing the amount of solar heat from being trapped in greenhouse gases, this scientist would be studying

A) solar radiation management.
B) carbon dioxide removal.
C) greenhouse gas management.
D) methane remediation.

Question 48

What are the two most important insect vectors involved in the spread of bacterial and viral diseases?

A) mosquitoes and ticks
B) house flies and ticks
C) roaches and house flies
D) fleas and mosquitoes

Question 49

Hemlock trees support life of other organisms. Climate change has increased the rate of infection of Hemlocks with woolly adelgid. These kill the trees which decrease the habitat of animals and other insects. This is an example of how climate change impacts the

A) community level.
B) ecosystem level.
C) population level.
D) individual level.

Question 50

Which of the following have scientists shown to be the link between climate change and the survival rate of invasive species?

A) The ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions
B) The ability to produce large amounts of offspring during one birth
C) The ability to resist toxins
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 51

The decrease in the ocean's pH is called ocean acidification. What impact has this had on shellfish?

A) Their eggs are not fully developed.
B) Their shells are weak due to the lack of calcification.
C) Their offspring are misformed.
D) They have become more prone to diseases.

Question 52

A biome is defined by its

A) average temperature and precipitation.
B) animals and forestry.
C) elevation and temperature.
D) animals and precepitation.

Question 53

A(An) ______ represents the interactions of biological communities and the abiotic factors within the inhabited location.

A) ecosystem
B) biome
C) community
D) population

Question 54

Which of the following is evidence that weather patterns have changed because of climate change?

A) An increase in average temperature
B) An increase in average precipitation in the central and northeast areas
C) A decrease in precipitation in the west and southeast areas
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 55

Which of the following best describes the effects climate change is having on tropical reef biomes?

A) The increase in water temperature disrupts the algae-coral symbiotic relationship, which results in death to the coral reefs.
B) The decrease in water temperature disrupts the algae-coral symbiotic relationship, which results in death to the algae.
C) The amount of water avaliable for reef formation has diminished, which also kills the living coral reef beds.

Question 56

The measure of the impact on climate change by a person or a company is known as their

A) carbon footprint.
B) geocycling.
C) carbon cycling.
D) carbon recycling.

Question 57

Which of the following produces the greatest amount of carbon emissions and has the greatest impact on the human carbon footprint?

A) Driving cars powered by gasoline
B) Driving cars powered by electricity
C) Wind powered energy
D) Solar panel energy

Question 58

Which of the following diets would contribute to the lowest carbon footprint?

A) Vegan (only eating vegetable-based foods)
B) Vegetarian (eating vegetables and eggs)
C) Omnivore (eating vegetables and meats)

Question 59

Desertification is an example of a biome level change that is associated with climate change. Which of the following is associated with desertification?

A) Decreases in temperature
B) Increases in precipitation
C) Associated with poor agricultural practices, including the overgrazing of cattle
D) Associated with the conversion of deserts to grasslands

Question 60

Which of the following is an example of an alternative energy that uses renewable resources?

A) Geothermal energy
B) Burning coal
C) Burning oil
D) Burning petroleum

Question 61

The carbon cycle includes

A) CaCO₃ sedimentaion in the ocean.
B) the decay of dead organisms and their waste.
C) photosynthesis and respiration.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 62

Carbon cycles naturally between

A) geologic and atmospheric reservoirs.
B) geologic and atmospheric reservoirs and living organisms.
C) atmospheric reservoirs and living organisms.
D) geologic reservoirs and living organisms.

Question 63

In the carbon cycle, the process of photosynthesis ______ atmospheric CO₂, and cellular respiration ______ atmospheric CO₂.

A) consumes; produces
B) produces; consumes
C) produces; produces
D) consumes; consumes

Question 64

Which part of solar energy is important in photosynthesis?

A) The visible spectrum of light
B) Infrared wavelengths
C) X-rays

Question 65

Sunlight consists of a wave and a particle. The particle is also known as a(an)

A) photon.
B) pigment.
C) spectrum.
D) wavelength.

Question 66

Fossil fuels play a role in the carbon cycle

A) by containing the remains of organic material.
B) by releasing CO₂ when it is burned.
C) by being a source of coal, oil, and natural gas.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 67

Even though there are alternate energy sources, fossil fuels are used for approximately ______ of the United States energy needs.

A) 80%
B) 50%
C) 30%
D) 20%

Question 68

Coal is a fossil fuel that results from pressure being exerted on plant and animal decay for millions of years. Oil and natural gas are also fossil fuels except they

A) formed from microscopic plants and animals.
B) in order of appearance formed mainly in the water.
C) form much faster than coal.
D) do not require pressure to be exerted.

Question 69

Fossil fuels are brought up from the bottom of the ocean by

A) the rotation of the Earth.
B) shifting of the Earth's crust.
C) the changing of the tides.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 70

Which of the following processes contributes the greatest amount of CO₂ to the atmosphere?

A) Photosynthesis
B) Cellular respiration
C) The burning of fossil fuels
D) Agriculture

Question 71

Climate change influences individuals and species by

A) increasing the spread of diseases.
B) causing droughts and heat waves.
C) decreasing the amount of habitat available to animals.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 72

Climate change has resulted in droughts and heat waves. What is the major consequence of droughts and heat waves to humans in the United States?

A) The increase in the spread of diseases
B) The loss of habitat
C) Death of elderly or people already in poor health
D) Extinction

Question 73

Evolution is a natural process that occurs over time. Evolution has been disrupted by climate change because the changes are occuring at such a rapid rate,

A) species are not able to adapt to the changes fast enough.
B) organisms die before they are born.
C) mutations occur within the gene pool.
D) the weaker organisms survive.

Question 74

Why is solar energy considered to be a better option in mitigating climate change?

A) It releases far less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere compared to burning fossil fuels.
B) It absorbs the sun's rays, preventing them from heating up the earth.
C) It absorbs greenhouse gases, preventing them from causing heat to be trapped in the earth's atmosphere.
D) Solar energy isnot considered to be a better option for climate change mitigation.

Question 75

Which of the following is considered to be a "clean" energy source?

A) Geothermal energy
B) Nuclear power
C) Burning natural gas
D) Burning coal

Question 76

Which of the following is True regarding the benefits of wind energy?

A) Considered to be nonpolluting
B) Considered to be a nonrenewable resource
C) Tend to be extremely cost-efficient and inexpensive to manufacture
D) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 77

Which of the following describes a disadvantage of nuclear energy, especially compared to other alternative energy sources?

A) Nuclear energy releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
B) Nuclear energy is not always safe because of the radioactivity involved.
C) Nuclear energy does not actually produce much energy.
D) Nuclear energy is not feasible on a large scale and tends to be more efficient for powering individual homes.

Question 78

Which of the following sources of alternative energy involves using uranium or other materials to split the nucleus of an atom?

A) Nuclear energy
B) Geothermal energy
C) Hydroelectric energy
D) Wind turbines

Question 79

Which of the following technologies seeks to manipulate components of the environment to bring about positive change?

A) Geoengineering
B) Genetic engineering
C) Ocean acidification
D) Eutrophication

Question 80

Which of the following examples best describes how geoengineering may help mitigate global climate change?

A) Developing ways to reflect portions of solar energy before they reach the earth, preventing it from contributing to the greenhouse effect
B) Genetically engineering plants to decrease their uptake of carbon dioxide, helping to allow carbon dioxide to be sequestered in the atmosphere
C) Genetically engineering plants to require more water for photosynthesis to occur
D) Developing ways to create carbon sources out of the soil and ocean so that carbon is cycled more rapidly