Question 1

Why is ocean acidification problematic for some marine life?

Accepted Answer

A)   It decreases the amount of carbonate in the oceans, making the creation of shells and other hard structures difficult for marine life.
B)   The acidification causes metals to precipitate out of the water and deposit on the backs of aquatic organisms.
C)   It decreases the availability of oxygen in the water for the respiration needs of aquatic organisms.
D)   It decreases the stratification of water temperatures, so that marine organisms have smaller ranges in which to survive.

Question 2

Of the following, which two characteristics define climate?

Accepted Answer

A)   temperature
B)   amount of precipitation
C)   tornado development
D)   high sea levels

Question 3

Methane

Accepted Answer

A)   is a greenhouse gas.
B)   releases more heat than carbon dioxide.
C)   is very rare.
D)   All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following extreme weather events are strongly linked to human-caused climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)   Severe drought
B)   Extreme precipitation events
C)   Coastal flooding
D)   Heat waves
E)   Volcanic eruptionsF)  Earthquakes

Question 5

Which of the following have scientists shown to be the link between climate change and the survival rate of invasive species?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions
B)   The ability to produce large amounts of offspring during one birth
C)   The ability to resist toxins
D)   All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 6

Fires and volcanic activity are natural events that produce _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   CO2
B)   H2O
C)   CH4
D)   CFCs A

Question 7

Desertification is an example of a biome level change that is associated with climate change. Which of the following is associated with desertification?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreases in temperature
B)   Increases in precipitation
C)   Associated with poor agricultural practices, including the overgrazing of cattle
D)   Associated with the conversion of deserts to grasslands

Question 8

According to this figure, the extent of Arctice Sea ice is ____, on average.
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Accepted Answer

A)   decreasing
B)   increasing
C)   cycling back and forth
D)   remaining consistent

Question 9

According to the evidence of climate change, there has been an overall ______ in ocean and land temperature, and an overall ______ in ice formations.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase; increase
B)   increase; decrease
C)   decrease; decrease
D)   decrease; increase B

Question 10

Which of the following sources of alternative energy involves using uranium or other materials to split the nucleus of an atom?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuclear energy
B)   Geothermal energy
C)   Hydroelectric energy
D)   Wind turbines

Question 11

Fossil fuels are brought up from the bottom of the ocean by

Accepted Answer

A)   the rotation of the Earth.
B)   shifting of the Earth's crust.
C)   the changing of the tides.
D)   All of the answer choices are correct.

Question 12

Hemlock trees support life of other organisms. Climate change has increased the rate of infection of Hemlocks with woolly adelgid. These kill the trees which decrease the habitat of animals and other insects. This is an example of how climate change impacts the

Accepted Answer

A)   community level.
B)   ecosystem level.
C)   population level.
D)   individual level.

Question 13

From the list provided, select all sources of methane production.

Accepted Answer

A)   the burning of fossil fuels
B)   livestock
C)   decomposition of organic material
D)   volcanic activity

Question 14

Explain how climate change has impacted the life cycle of theAedes aegypti mosquito and the spread of disease.

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Question 15

The measure of the impact on climate change by a person or a company is known as their

Accepted Answer

A)   carbon footprint.
B)   geocycling.
C)   carbon cycling.
D)   carbon recycling.

Question 16

A(An)  ______ represents the interactions of biological communities and the abiotic factors within the inhabited location.

Accepted Answer

A)   ecosystem
B)   biome
C)   community
D)   population

Question 17

Which part of solar energy is important in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)   The visible spectrum of light
B)   Infrared wavelengths
C)   X-rays

Question 18

Select all of the following that lower an individual's carbon footprint.

Accepted Answer

A)   Heating through passive solar and geothermal energy
B)   Carpooling or taking public transportation
C)   Eating a diet rich in beef and dairy
D)   Eating foods that are grown faraway in other countries

Question 19

Carbon cycles naturally between

Accepted Answer

A)   geologic and atmospheric reservoirs.
B)   geologic and atmospheric reservoirs and living organisms.
C)   atmospheric reservoirs and living organisms.
D)   geologic reservoirs and living organisms.

Question 20

Which of the following diets would contribute to the lowest carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vegan (only eating vegetable-based foods) 
B)   Vegetarian (eating vegetables and eggs) 
C)   Omnivore (eating vegetables and meats)  A

Exam 2: Climate Change, Global Warming, and Greenhouse Gases

Why is ocean acidification problematic for some marine life?

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Of the following, which two characteristics define climate?

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Methane

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Which of the following extreme weather events are strongly linked to human-caused climate change?

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Which of the following have scientists shown to be the link between climate change and the survival rate of invasive species?

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Fires and volcanic activity are natural events that produce _____.

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Desertification is an example of a biome level change that is associated with climate change. Which of the following is associated with desertification?

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Which of the following sources of alternative energy involves using uranium or other materials to split the nucleus of an atom?

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From the list provided, select all sources of methane production.

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