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End-of-Unit 1 Quiz: Climate Change
Topics/Objectives
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Describe the greenhouse effect, including the type of radiation
involve and where it occurs within Earth’s atmosphere.
Calculate the percent increase of various greenhouse gases over time.
Compare and contrast different greenhouse gases including their
sources and their energy absorbing potential.
Evaluate scientific evidence to support or refute the theory of global
warning
Discuss the impact of global warming including its impact on ocean
currents, sea level, human health, and agriculture industry
Record your answers to the MC questions from the quiz below.
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Your FR answers can be recorded on the back.
Questions
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13
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
12
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Percent
Mastery
Part 1: Matching
Questions 1-4 refer to the following possible greenhouse gases found in Earth’s atmosphere.
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B.
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D.
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Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Sulfur hexafluoride
Halocarbons
1. Emitted by natural sources such as wetlands, as well as human activities like the raising of livestock;
Second most prevalent greenhouse gas emitted in the United States from human activities;
2. A chemical whose main use is in air conditioning equipment and refrigeration, as well as propellants in
industrial aerosols
3. After being emitted by sewage treatment or fertilizers, it may persist in the atmosphere for well over a
century
4. This greenhouse gas fluctuates seasonally because of photosynthetic plants and algae
Part 2. Multiple Choice
5. Which statement about the greenhouse gases water vapor and CO2 is most accurate?
A. CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas because of its high concentration and is more easily influenced by
human activities.
B. Water vapor is the primary greenhouse gas because of its high concentration and is more easily influenced
by human activities.
C. Water vapor is the primary greenhouse gas because of its high concentration but CO2 is more easily
influenced by human activities.
D. CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas because of its high concentration but water vapor is more easily
influenced by human activities.
E. Water vapor and CO2 are equally important as greenhouse gases and are equally influenced by human
activities.
6. A rise in sea level is least likely to –
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B.
C.
D.
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flood areas where one-third of the world's human population lives
save the coral reefs
accelerate coastal erosion
contaminate coastal aquifers
disrupt coastal fisheries
7. Changes to global climate patterns will likely disrupt many natural cycles. Below is a list of potential
effects of a warmer atmosphere:
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Increase in severe droughts
Melting of icepack and glaciers
More hurricanes, monsoons, and extreme weather events
Rise in ocean levels
All of the items on the list above are related to the disruption of which of the following natural cycles?
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B.
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D.
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Nitrogen Cycle
Oxygen Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Water Cycle
Seasons
8. The oceans absorb between 25-30% of the CO2 in the lower atmosphere. As the oceans heat up, this
absorption –
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B.
C.
D.
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increases dramatically
increases somewhat
stays relatively stable
decreases
stops
9. Climate models indicate that we will have to deal with all of the following issues that will result from a
rapidly changing climate EXCEPT –
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B.
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where food can be grown
how much food can be grown
which areas will have increased drought or flooding
where people and wildlife will be able to live
what kinds of economies will exist
10. In a warmer world, which of the following organisms are likely to decline in numbers?
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B.
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Insects
Microbes and bacteria
Humans
Fungi and molds
Weeds
11. Fill in the blanks: Greenhouse gases trap ___________ radiation in the planet’s ____________.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
Infrared, troposphere
Infrared, stratosphere
Ultraviolet, troposphere
Ultraviolet, stratosphere
Ultraviolet, thermosphere
12. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produced this figure as part of a summary
report for policy makers.
The IPCC’s intent for including this graph was to show lawmakers today I.
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III.
IV.
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B.
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I only
II only
I and III
I, II, and III
I, III, and IV
A change of close to 0.5°C from the mean surface temperature
The decrease in temperature variation between 1930-1950
A pattern of increasing temperatures since the late 1970s
The 1990s was the warmest decade on record
Part 3. Free Response
13. The figure below represents historical CO2 levels measured in parts per million.
(a) Use the graph to determine the net change in atmospheric Carbon Dioxide concentration between
100,000 years ago and present day (2010) levels. Please draw a box around your answer.
(b) Determine the percent increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide between 50,000 years ago and 2010.
Please draw a box around your answer.