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Multiple Choice questions have only 1 correct answer and are worth 1 point, unless specified as a higher point value. 1. How much energy in the United States is produced by fossil fuels? (1 point) Responses 80% 80% 90% 90% 70% 70% 60% 60% Question 2 2 point question 2. What are two ways local and national government policies can help decrease effects of climate change? (2 points) Responses Provide tax incentive programs for companies and personal homes that reduce energy consumption. Provide tax incentive programs for companies and personal homes that reduce energy consumption. Convert power plants using fossil fuels to non fossil-fuel options. Convert power plants using fossil fuels to non fossil-fuel options. Lower the price of gasoline, diesel and natural gas costs for consumers. Lower the price of gasoline, diesel and natural gas costs for consumers. Convert electric power plants to use natural gas. Convert electric power plants to use natural gas. Question 3 2 points 3. What is the definition of paleoclimatology? (2 points) Responses The study of ancient weather The study of ancient weather The study of all climates The study of all climates The study of major changes in climates The study of major changes in climates The study of ancient climates The study of ancient climates Question 4 2 point question 4. Which of the following correctly describes the forces that create coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas? (2 points) Responses Time and gravity acting on soil layer above a layer of remains of once living organisms. Time and gravity acting on soil layer above a layer of remains of once living organisms. Heat and pressure acting on soil layers above a layer of dense rock material. Heat and pressure acting on soil layers above a layer of dense rock material. Heat and gravity acting on soil layer above a layer of materials containing carbon. Heat and gravity acting on soil layer above a layer of materials containing carbon. Heat and pressure acting on soil layers above a layer of remains of once living organisms. Heat and pressure acting on soil layers above a layer of remains of once living organisms. Question 5 5. There are multiple circumstances that lead to sea levels rising. Which of the following is the largest direct contributor.(1 point) Responses Reflected energy from clouds warming Earth's surface. Reflected energy from clouds warming Earth's surface. Expansion of water molecules and melting glacier ice. Expansion of water molecules and melting glacier ice. Carbon dioxide emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere. Increased runoff from severe weather systems. Increased runoff from severe weather systems. Question 6 6. What has caused the rise of carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution?(1 point) Responses Climate changes caused more CO2 to be trapped in the atmosphere. Climate changes caused more CO2 to be trapped in the atmosphere. The average human carbon footprint increased steadily, until it then decreased back to low levels. The average human carbon footprint increased steadily, until it then decreased back to low levels. Reduction in plant life, and deforestation resulted in increased oxygen in the atmosphere. Reduction in plant life, and deforestation resulted in increased oxygen in the atmosphere. Commonly used fuel sources changed from wood to fossil fuels resulting in a higher percentage of carbon dioxide being produced. Commonly used fuel sources changed from wood to fossil fuels resulting in a higher percentage of carbon dioxide being produced. Question 7 7. What type of fossil fuel produces the most carbon dioxide emissions?(1 point) Responses Gasoline Gasoline Refined Oil Refined Oil Coal Coal Natural Gas Natural Gas Question 8 8. Which of the following is a property of a gas in the atmosphere to be classified a “greenhouse gas”?(1 point) Responses They are gasses that have properties that cause them to absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. They are gasses that have properties that cause them to absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. They are gasses that are man made only. They are gasses that are man made only. They are gasses that primarily come from farming and ranch animal sources. They are gasses that primarily come from farming and ranch animal sources. They are gasses that allow infrared radiation to pass through it. They are gasses that allow infrared radiation to pass through it. Question 9 9. Which of the following is the chemical formula for Ozone?(1 point) Responses O3 O 3 CO CO CO2 CO 2 O2 O 2 Question 10 2 point question 10. Use the graph below to determine the difference in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere when comparing 1960 to 1990. (2 points) Responses 40 parts per million higher after 30 years. 40 parts per million higher after 30 years. 45 parts per million higher after 30 years. 45 parts per million higher after 30 years. 25 parts per million higher after 30 years. 25 parts per million higher after 30 years. 35 parts per million higher after 30 years. 35 parts per million higher after 30 years. Question 11 11. When a scientist studies tree rings, what can be determined by the observable properties?(1 point) Responses If the soil contained nitrogen as a nutrient for the tree. If the soil contained nitrogen as a nutrient for the tree. If there was high, low, or normal rainfall during that growth period. If there was high, low, or normal rainfall during that growth period. If the tree was exposed to low levels of oxygen. If the tree was exposed to low levels of oxygen. How much oxygen was produced by the tree through photosynthesis. How much oxygen was produced by the tree through photosynthesis. Question 12 12. Earth’s most recent glacial period ended ______________ years ago.(1 point) Responses 25,000 25,000 1.5 million 1.5 million 11,500 11,500 1.5 billion 1.5 billion Question 13 13. The Milankovitch cycle affects climate in what way?(1 point) Responses It causes the duration of the seasons to change and larger temperature extremes between summer and winter. It causes the duration of the seasons to change and larger temperature extremes between summer and winter. It causes a longer summer period for the northern hemisphere and shorter winter for southern hemisphere. It causes a longer summer period for the northern hemisphere and shorter winter for southern hemisphere. It causes more atmospheric CO2 because of lower temperatures. It causes more atmospheric CO2 because of lower temperatures. It causes changes to the ice cycles and leads to longer periods of cold. It causes changes to the ice cycles and leads to longer periods of cold. Question 14 14. Before the Industrial Revolution were levels of carbon stored in fossil fuels lower or higher?(1 point) Responses Levels were higher. Levels were higher. Levels were lower. Levels were lower. Question 15 15. The gradual increase of Earth's surface temperature is knows as ___________. (1 point) Responses climate change climate change global warming global warming natural greenhouse effect natural greenhouse effect Question 16 16. The long term change in global weather patterns is known as ______________.(1 point) Responses natural greenhouse effect natural greenhouse effect climate change climate change global warming global warming Question 17 17. When electromagnetic energy is absorbed by a surface, which of the following occurs?(1 point) Responses The energy excites the atoms or molecules in that surface, raising the surface’s temperature. The energy excites the atoms or molecules in that surface, raising the surface’s temperature. The energy is absorbed by the atoms or molecules in that surface, and stored to be released when temperature drops in the evening. The energy is absorbed by the atoms or molecules in that surface, and stored to be released when temperature drops in the evening. The energy bounces off of atoms or molecules in that surface, and raises the temperature of the air above the surface. The energy bounces off of atoms or molecules in that surface, and raises the temperature of the air above the surface. Question 18 18. The evaporation process for water does not use energy.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 19 19. Which of the following explain why livestock contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?(1 point) Responses The number of animals in each herd produces large amounts of carbon dioxide, through respiration. The number of animals in each herd produces large amounts of carbon dioxide, through respiration. Methane escapes from the bodies and manure of livestock, due to their digestive systems. Methane escapes from the bodies and manure of livestock, due to their digestive systems. Animals are moved in vehicles each day, as they are raised, and processed into different products. Animals are moved in vehicles each day, as they are raised, and processed into different products. Animals require so little land, that it reduces the photosynthesis process and carbon removal. Animals require so little land, that it reduces the photosynthesis process and carbon removal. Question 20 20. Which is the name for the greenhouse gas SF6? (1 point) Responses Methane Methane Sulfur oxide Sulfur oxide Chlorofluorocarbonide Chlorofluorocarbonide Sulfur hexafluoride Sulfur hexafluoride Question 21 21. Global warming has a secondary result of a weakened jet stream.(1 point) Responses True True False
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GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to the multiple choice questions based on general knowledge regarding climate change and related topics:
1. **How much energy in the United States is produced by fossil fuels?**
- **Answer:** 80%
2. **What are two ways local and national government policies can help decrease effects of climate change?**
- **Answer:** Provide tax incentive programs for companies and personal homes that reduce energy consumption & Convert power plants using fossil fuels to non fossil-fuel options.
3. **What is the definition of paleoclimatology?**
- **Answer:** The study of ancient climates.
4. **Which of the following correctly describes the forces that create coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas?**
- **Answer:** Heat and pressure acting on soil layers above a layer of remains of once living organisms.
5. **There are multiple circumstances that lead to sea levels rising. Which of the following is the largest direct contributor?**
- **Answer:** Expansion of water molecules and melting glacier ice.
6. **What has caused the rise of carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution?**
- **Answer:** Commonly used fuel sources changed from wood to fossil fuels resulting in a higher percentage of carbon dioxide being produced.
7. **What type of fossil fuel produces the most carbon dioxide emissions?**
- **Answer:** Coal
8. **Which of the following is a property of a gas in the atmosphere to be classified a “greenhouse gas”?**
- **Answer:** They are gasses that have properties that cause them to absorb and re-emit infrared radiation.
9. **Which of the following is the chemical formula for Ozone?**
- **Answer:** O3
10. **Use the graph below to determine the difference in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere when comparing 1960 to 1990.**
- **Answer:** 40 parts per million higher after 30 years.
11. **When a scientist studies tree rings, what can be determined by the observable properties?**
- **Answer:** If there was high, low, or normal rainfall during that growth period.
12. **Earth’s most recent glacial period ended ______________ years ago.**
- **Answer:** 11,500
13. **The Milankovitch cycle affects climate in what way?**
- **Answer:** It causes the duration of the seasons to change and larger temperature extremes between summer and winter.
14. **Before the Industrial Revolution were levels of carbon stored in fossil fuels lower or higher?**
- **Answer:** Levels were lower.
15. **The gradual increase of Earth's surface temperature is knows as ___________.**
- **Answer:** global warming
16. **The long term change in global weather patterns is known as ______________.**
- **Answer:** climate change
17. **When electromagnetic energy is absorbed by a surface, which of the following occurs?**
- **Answer:** The energy excites the atoms or molecules in that surface, raising the surface’s temperature.
18. **The evaporation process for water does not use energy.**
- **Answer:** False
19. **Which of the following explain why livestock contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?**
- **Answer:** Methane escapes from the bodies and manure of livestock, due to their digestive systems.
20. **Which is the name for the greenhouse gas SF6?**
- **Answer:** Sulfur hexafluoride
21. **Global warming has a secondary result of a weakened jet stream.**
- **Answer:** True
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or additional questions!
1. **How much energy in the United States is produced by fossil fuels?**
- **Answer:** 80%
2. **What are two ways local and national government policies can help decrease effects of climate change?**
- **Answer:** Provide tax incentive programs for companies and personal homes that reduce energy consumption & Convert power plants using fossil fuels to non fossil-fuel options.
3. **What is the definition of paleoclimatology?**
- **Answer:** The study of ancient climates.
4. **Which of the following correctly describes the forces that create coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas?**
- **Answer:** Heat and pressure acting on soil layers above a layer of remains of once living organisms.
5. **There are multiple circumstances that lead to sea levels rising. Which of the following is the largest direct contributor?**
- **Answer:** Expansion of water molecules and melting glacier ice.
6. **What has caused the rise of carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution?**
- **Answer:** Commonly used fuel sources changed from wood to fossil fuels resulting in a higher percentage of carbon dioxide being produced.
7. **What type of fossil fuel produces the most carbon dioxide emissions?**
- **Answer:** Coal
8. **Which of the following is a property of a gas in the atmosphere to be classified a “greenhouse gas”?**
- **Answer:** They are gasses that have properties that cause them to absorb and re-emit infrared radiation.
9. **Which of the following is the chemical formula for Ozone?**
- **Answer:** O3
10. **Use the graph below to determine the difference in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere when comparing 1960 to 1990.**
- **Answer:** 40 parts per million higher after 30 years.
11. **When a scientist studies tree rings, what can be determined by the observable properties?**
- **Answer:** If there was high, low, or normal rainfall during that growth period.
12. **Earth’s most recent glacial period ended ______________ years ago.**
- **Answer:** 11,500
13. **The Milankovitch cycle affects climate in what way?**
- **Answer:** It causes the duration of the seasons to change and larger temperature extremes between summer and winter.
14. **Before the Industrial Revolution were levels of carbon stored in fossil fuels lower or higher?**
- **Answer:** Levels were lower.
15. **The gradual increase of Earth's surface temperature is knows as ___________.**
- **Answer:** global warming
16. **The long term change in global weather patterns is known as ______________.**
- **Answer:** climate change
17. **When electromagnetic energy is absorbed by a surface, which of the following occurs?**
- **Answer:** The energy excites the atoms or molecules in that surface, raising the surface’s temperature.
18. **The evaporation process for water does not use energy.**
- **Answer:** False
19. **Which of the following explain why livestock contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?**
- **Answer:** Methane escapes from the bodies and manure of livestock, due to their digestive systems.
20. **Which is the name for the greenhouse gas SF6?**
- **Answer:** Sulfur hexafluoride
21. **Global warming has a secondary result of a weakened jet stream.**
- **Answer:** True
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or additional questions!