Question 1

What does global warming refer to?

Accepted Answer

A rise in earth’s average surface temperature.

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An increase in precipitation.

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A change in humidity levels.

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A decrease in earth’s average surface temperature.

Question 2

Which gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

Certain gases in the atmosphere that absorb and reradiate thermal energy.

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Dust and particles.

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Pure oxygen and nitrogen.

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Volcanic gases.

Question 3

What happens to corals when the temperature rises by even a small amount?

Accepted Answer

Corals can die due to temperature sensitivity.

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Corals thrive and grow faster.

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Corals become immune to stress.

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Corals gain more colors.

Question 4

What is coral bleaching?

Accepted Answer

The loss of color in corals due to stress.

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The formation of new coral species.

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The growth of algae on corals.

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The increase in coral population.

Question 5

What role does CO2 play in ocean acidity?

Accepted Answer

As CO2 increases in the atmosphere, more CO2 dissolves in seawater, leading to acidification.

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CO2 only affects air quality.

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CO2 has no effect on oceans.

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CO2 makes the ocean alkaline.

Question 6

Which organization concluded that human activities are responsible for increased greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).

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The World Health Organization (WHO).

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Question 7

How does ocean acidification affect marine organisms that build shells?

Accepted Answer

It makes it harder for them to absorb calcium.

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It increases their size.

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It helps them build faster.

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It has no effect on them.

Question 8

What is one adjustment strategy for agriculture in response to climate change?

Accepted Answer

Change planting dates.

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Ignore climate patterns.

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Increase pesticide usage.

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Plant only the same crops every year.

Question 9

What are some consequences of warming oceans besides sea level rise?

Accepted Answer

Coral dying and marine resource loss.

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Increased fish populations.

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More stable weather patterns.

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Decreased ocean salinity.

Question 10

What is climate change?

Accepted Answer

Global trends in warming, cooling, precipitation, wind directions, and other measures.

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A single weather event.

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Only temperature changes over one year.

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A decrease in global temperatures.

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