Climate Change Learning Cycle 1
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- Q1
Which of these best explains how changes in the shape of Earth’s orbit and changes in the tilt o fEarth’s axis of rotation cause changes in climate?
These factors affect the sun’s energy output
These factors affect plate tectonic activity and the locations of continents
These factors affect the rate of carbon exchange between the biosphere and atmosphere.
These factors affect the intensity and distribution of sunlight hitting the Earth.
30s - Q2
A planet’s distance from the sun affects its
input of energy
output of energy
storage and redistribution of energy
30s - Q3
Which energy flows are impacted by a planet’s atmospheric characteristics?
Input of energy
Output of energy
30s - Q4
Which energy flows are impacted by a planet’s atmospheric characteristics?
Storage and redistribution of energy
Convection currents in the mantle
30s - Q5
Once ice sheets start to form at the beginning of a glacial period, more energy is
absorbed by the ice sheets
absorbed by the atmosphere
reflected back into space
30s - Q6
Which of the following is a change the biosphere will have on one of Earth's other spheres during the glacial period?
Atmosphere heats up due to Earth's lower albedo
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere would be higher because of less plant growth in a glacial period.
Soil development would increase with increased biological weathering
30s - Q7
How would a volcanic eruption change Earth's energy budget?
Increased ash in the atmosphere will reflect more sunlight cooling the planet
Volcanic eruptions increase the input of solar energy on Earth
Increased carbon dioxide will block solar radiation cooling the planet
30s - Q8
Geologists refer to the mineral formations in caves as“speleothems.” While the water flows, the speleothems grow in thin, shiny layers. The amount of growth is an indicator of how much ground water dripped into the cave. When the speleothems stop growing, the outside becomes dirty and eroded in places, giving it a dull appearance. A growing speleothem looks smooth and wet.”
“The cross section of a stalagmite reveals a sequence of layers, similar to the growth rings of trees, laid down over time. Researchers determine the ages of the layers using Uranium-Thorium radiometric dating, andexamine layer thickness and oxygen isotopes to determine past climate.”
Based on the information provided, what do scientists measure in order to study the relationship between speleothems and past climate?
the amount of ground water than enters the caves
the thickness of stalagmite layers
30s - Q9
Geologists refer to the mineral formations in caves as“speleothems.” While the water flows, the speleothems grow in thin, shiny layers. The amount of growth is an indicator of how much ground water dripped into the cave. When the speleothems stop growing, the outside becomes dirty and eroded in places, giving it a dull appearance. A growing speleothem looks smooth and wet.”
“The cross section of a stalagmite reveals a sequence of layers, similar to the growth rings of trees, laid down over time. Researchers determine the ages of the layers using Uranium-Thorium radiometric dating, andexamine layer thickness and oxygen isotopes to determine past climate.”
Based on the information provided, what do scientists measure in order to study the relationship between speleothems and past climate?
the temperature of the environment outside the caves
the amounts of certain isotopes found in speleothem layers
30s - Q10
Based on the information provided the graph, which of these best identifies the purpose of the data analysis displayed?
To show historical changes in speleothem growth
To show speleothem growth in Carlsbad cave compared to other caves
To show changes in cave temperature throughout the year
To show changes in the amount of rainfall over time
30s - Q11
Geologists refer to the mineral formations in caves as“speleothems.” While the water flows, the speleothems grow in thin, shiny layers. The amount of growth is an indicator of how much ground water dripped into the cave. When the speleothems stop growing, the outside becomes dirty and eroded in places, giving it a dull appearance. A growing speleothem looks smooth and wet.”
“The cross section of a stalagmite reveals a sequence of layers, similar to the growth rings of trees, laid down over time. Researchers determine the ages of the layers using Uranium-Thorium radiometric dating, andexamine layer thickness and oxygen isotopes to determine past climate.”
More speleothem growth might indicate periods of less rainfall and a drier climate.
Less speleothem growth might indicate periods of heavy rainfall and a wetter climate.
More speleothem growth might indicate periods of drought and a wetter climate.
Less speleothem growth might indicate periods of drought and a drier climate.
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