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How would life on Earth be affected if the atmosphere did NOT contain greenhouse gases?
a
There would likely be a few less organisms on Earth because the lack of greenhouse gases would make Earth a little cooler.
b
There would likely not be life on Earth because Earth's surface would be much hotter without the Sun's rays being blocked.
c
There would likely be more diverse life on Earth because the lack of greenhouse gases would make Earth just a little warmer.
d
There would likely not be life on Earth because its surface would be much colder and Earth's water would be frozen.
D) There would likely not be life on Earth because its surface would be much colder and Earth's water would be frozen.
How has the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere changed since the Industrial Revolution?
a
It has remained steady.
b
It increased slightly, then significantly decreased.
c
It has significantly increased.
d
It has significantly decreased.
C) It has significantly increased.
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
a
carbon dioxide
b
carbon monoxide
c
hydrogen oxide
d
sodium hydroxide
A) Carbon dioxide.
Question 4 (1 point)
In which layer of the atmosphere is "good ozone" found?
a
troposphere
b
stratosphere
c
mesosphere
d
exosphere
B) Stratosphere.
How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to climate change?
a
by increasing the soot and ash in the atmosphere
b
by increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
c
by reducing the amount of fuel available for transportation
B) By increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Melting glaciers are causing ____________________ to rise around the world.
a
greenhouse gases
b
sea levels
c
carbon dioxide levels
d
vapor in the atmosphere
B) Sea levels.
Question 7 (1 point)
True or False
Climate change may cause extreme weather conditions.
True
False
True.
Question 8 (1 point)
What causes wind?
a
difference in oxygen in atmosphere
b
gravity
c
differences in air pressure
d
differences in the thermosphere
C) Differences in air pressure.
What is a weather front?
a
boundary where two air masses meet
b
a large body of air with similar moisture and temperature
c
the atmosphere around Earth
d
place where thunder and lightning occur
A) Boundary where two air masses meet.
How does latitude affect climate?
a
brings in cooler air
b
brings in warmer air
c
the higher you move up an area the cooler it becomes
d
the closer to the equator the warmer the climate becomes
D) The closer to the equator the warmer the climate becomes.
Question 1 (1 point)
Flooding can occur when heavy rain falls in a short amount of time. Which hazard is MOST LIKELY the result of flooding?
a
strong winds that destroy buildings and homes
b
destruction of entire forests, creating fields of open land
c
plumes of dirt and dust sent into the air, blocking the sunlight
d
erosion of land by a large amount of flowing water
D) Erosion of land by a large amount of flowing water.
Which of the following is NOT one of the external geologic processes driven by energy from the sun?
a
decomposition
b
wind erosion
c
weathering
d
glacial erosion