Question 1

What is global warming?

Accepted Answer

An increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities

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A decrease in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities

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An increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to natural causes

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A decrease in Earth's average surface temperature due to natural causes

Question 2

What is the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere

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The cooling of the atmosphere by gases

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The reflection of sunlight by the atmosphere

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The trapping of cold air by the atmosphere

Question 3

What is the main cause of global warming?

Accepted Answer

The burning of fossil fuels

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Volcanic eruptions

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Solar activity

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Deforestation

Question 4

Which gas is the most responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Water vapor

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Nitrogen

Question 5

What is climate change?

Accepted Answer

A long-term shift in Earth's climate patterns

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A shift in Earth's atmospheric patterns

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A shift in Earth's geological patterns

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A short-term shift in Earth's climate patterns

Question 6

What is the ozone layer?

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A layer in the stratosphere that absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun

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A layer in the mesosphere that absorbs harmful radiation from the sun

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A layer in the thermosphere that absorbs harmful radiation from the sun

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A layer in the troposphere that absorbs harmful radiation from the sun

Question 7

What is acid rain?

Accepted Answer

Rain that has a lower pH than normal due to pollution

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Rain that has a higher pH than normal due to pollution

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Rain that is contaminated with industrial waste

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Rain that is contaminated with radioactive fallout

Question 8

What is a carbon footprint?

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The amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, or product

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The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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The amount of carbon released during photosynthesis

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The amount of carbon stored in soil

Question 9

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

Accepted Answer

An international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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An international treaty to increase greenhouse gas emissions

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An international treaty to increase solar energy production

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An international treaty to reduce deforestation

Question 10

What is renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

Energy sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydro

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Energy sources that are used for transportation, such as gasoline and diesel

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Energy sources that are created by nuclear fusion

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Energy sources that are finite and will eventually run out, such as oil and coal

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