True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Deforestation in Central Africa can affect precipitation in the United
States.
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Even though the concentration of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere is higher
today than it was 150 years ago, the concentration of Nitrous Oxides in the atmosphere is lower than
it was 150 years ago.
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A continued increase in global temperatures might increase biodiversity.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following does NOT affect global temperatures?
a. | global air circulation | b. | the release of Radon into the
atmosphere | c. | deforestation | d. | the release of Carbon Dioxide into the
atmosphere |
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Which of the following is NOT something that occurs as part of the Greenhouse
Effect?
a. | Infrared radiation is totally absorbed by the atmosphere so that none of it reaches
the Earth’s surface. | b. | Some solar radiation is reflected by the Earth
and the atmosphere | c. | Increases in Carbon Dioxide levels in the
atmosphere allow more heat absorbed by the sun to stay in the atmosphere, thus warming the
planet. | d. | Some solar radiation passes through the clear atmosphere and reaches Earth’s
surface. |
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Which of the following result of increased global temperatures is considered a
process that directly affects human health (in contrast to a process that is an indirect
threat)?
a. | thermal extremes | b. | altered food productivity | c. | geographic change of
certain vectors and parasites | d. | sea level
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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7.
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If global temperatures continue to rise, the need for irrigation might
__________ for many crops. (increase or decrease)
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8.
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If global temperatures continue to rise, sea levels may ____________. (increase
or decrease)
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9.
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If global warming continues, it is predicted that precipitation (rain, snow,
etc.) would ____________ in the Midwest, where most of the nations crops are grown. (increase or
decrease)
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Essay
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10.
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Why might the natural range of certain plants and animals change if global
temperatures continue to rise and why might that be a problem for those species? (be
detailed).
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