Question

1. Which occurrence is not characteristic of global warming? (1 point)

melting mountain glaciers in the South Pole
stabilization in the sea level due to warm weather
greater amounts of precipitation
loss of habitat for certain species

2. Which is not an impact of global warming on ecosystems? (1 point)
population explosion among various species
warmer weather causes some species to migrate out of their natural habitat in search for cooler
temperatures
certain species face extinction
food supplies increase

3. Which factor contributes to the strength of hurricanes? (1 point)
warmer ocean temperatures
cooler ocean temperatures
rising sea levels
increasing levels of pesticides and other pollutants

4. Which practice does not protect the environment? (1 point)
efforts to regulate carbon dioxide emissions
increased use of wind and solar power sources
frequent usage of a SUV
decreased use of fossil fuels

5. Which vehicle is most likely to be fuel efficient? (1 point)
SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle)
1978 station wagon
gas-electric hybrid car
pickup truck

6. Scientists predict that global warming will cause Ethiopia to experience (1 point)
greater amounts of heavy precipitation.
greater frequency of earthquakes.
greater frequency of hurricanes.
greater frequency of drought-related conditions.

7. A majority of the greenhouse-gas emissions released into the atmosphere is comprised of (1 point)
methane.
carbon dioxide.
oxygen.
nitrous oxide.

8. This is the main human activity that contributes to global warming. (1 point)
massive dumping of pesticides into the world’s oceans
high demand and depletion of the world’s oil supply
burning of fossil fuels
increase of levels of chlorine poured into the shorelines

9. Which is true regarding where pollution is most evident? (1 point)
areas with a high population density
areas with a low population density
polar regions
desert regions

10. Which human activity would best support global efforts to improve the environment and to
reduce global warming?
(1 point)
driving a pickup truck across the countryside
riding a bicycle to a nearby playground
purchasing a SUV from a nearby dealership
driving a vehicle that recently failed the state emissions test

Answer 1

1. An occurrence that is not a characteristic of global warming is;

B. Stabilization in the sea level due to warm weather

A warming climate can cause seawater to expand and ice over land to melt, both of which can cause a rise in sea level.

2. A non-impact of global warming on ecosystem is;

D. Food and supplies increase

Climate change not only affects ecosystems and species directly

3. A factor that contributes to the strength of hurricanes is;

A. Warmer ocean temperatures

Hurricanes start simply with the evaporation of warm seawater, which pumps water into the lower atmosphere. Once hurricanes move over cold water or over land and lose touch with the hot water that powers them, these storms weaken and break apart.

4. A practice that does not protect the environment is;

D. Frequent usage of a SUV

Car pollution is one of the many major causes of global warming. Cars and trucks emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which contribute one-fifth of the United States' total global warming pollution.

5. A vehicle that is most likely to be fuel efficient is the;

D. Gas-electric hybrid car

Hybrids are the most gasoline efficient of all cars

6. Scientists predict that global warming will cause Ethiopia to experience;

D. Greater frequency of drought-related conditions

The environment is directly impacted by drought. Drought can affect water sources, land, fish and wildlife and plant communities. A lack of water and reduced ability for soil to support crops can affect fish, animals and plant life.

7. A majority of the greenhouse-gas emissions released into the;

C. Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) makes up the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions from the sector.

8. The main human activity that contributes to global warming is;

E. Burning of fossil fuels

The burning of fossil fuels by humans is the largest source of emissions of carbon dioxide, which is one of the greenhouse gases that allows radioactive forcing and contributes to global warming.

9. A statement that is true regarding where pollution is most evident is;

A. Areas with a high population density

As people age, their bodies are less able to compensate for the effects of environmental hazards.

10. A human activity that would best support global efforts to improve the environment and to reduce global warming is;

B. Riding a bicycle to a nearby playground

Riding a bike provides a fairly fast and dependable mode of transportation that just happens to save money, getting fit and helping to reduce global warming.

Answer 2

1. An occurrence that is not a characteristic of global warming is;

B. Stabilization in the sea level due to warm weather

A warming climate can cause seawater to expand and ice over land to melt, both of which can cause a rise in sea level.

2. A non-impact of global warming on ecosystem is;

D. Food and supplies increase

Climate change not only affects ecosystems and species directly

3. A factor that contributes to the strength of hurricanes is;

A. Warmer ocean temperatures

Hurricanes start simply with the evaporation of warm seawater, which pumps water into the lower atmosphere. Once hurricanes move over cold water or over land and lose touch with the hot water that powers them, these storms weaken and break apart.

4. A practice that does not protect the environment is;

D. Frequent usage of a SUV

Car pollution is one of the many major causes of global warming. Cars and trucks emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which contribute one-fifth of the United States' total global warming pollution.

5. A vehicle that is most likely to be fuel efficient is the;

D. Gas-electric hybrid car

Hybrids are the most gasoline efficient of all cars

6. Scientists predict that global warming will cause Ethiopia to experience;

D. Greater frequency of drought-related conditions

The environment is directly impacted by drought. Drought can affect water sources, land, fish and wildlife and plant communities. A lack of water and reduced ability for soil to support crops can affect fish, animals and plant life.

7. A majority of the greenhouse-gas emissions released into the;

C. Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) makes up the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions from the sector.

8. The main human activity that contributes to global warming is;

E. Burning of fossil fuels

The burning of fossil fuels by humans is the largest source of emissions of carbon dioxide, which is one of the greenhouse gases that allows radioactive forcing and contributes to global warming.

9. A statement that is true regarding where pollution is most evident is;

A. Areas with a high population density

As people age, their bodies are less able to compensate for the effects of environmental hazards.

10. A human activity that would best support global efforts to improve the environment and to reduce global warming is;

B. Riding a bicycle to a nearby playground

Riding a bike provides a fairly fast and dependable mode of transportation that just happens to save money, getting fit and helping to reduce global warming.