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Question 1 (1 point)

Flooding can occur when heavy rain falls in a short amount of time. Which hazard is MOST LIKELY the result of flooding?

floods plaguing New York and New England

a
Strong winds destroy buildings and homes
b
Destruction of homes and land that sit at high elevations
c
Plumes of dirt and dust sent into the air, blocking the sunlight
d
Erosion of land and destruction of ecosystems at lower elevations
Question 2 (1 point)
How has the amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere changed since the Industrial Revolution?Human capital formation during the ...

a
It has remained steady.
b
It increased slightly, then significantly decreased.
c
It has significantly increased.
d
It has significantly decreased.
Question 3 (1 point)
How would life on Earth be affected if the atmosphere did NOT contain greenhouse gases?

(In other words, No Greenhouse Effect!)

Greenhouse gas | Definition, Emissions ...

a
There would likely not be life on Earth because its surface would be much colder and Earth's water would be frozen because the greenhouse effect holds heat.
b
There would likely be a few less organisms on Earth because the lack of greenhouse gases would make Earth a little cooler.
c
There would likely be more diverse life on Earth because the lack of greenhouse gases would make Earth just a little warmer.
d
There would likely not be life on Earth because Earth's surface would be much hotter without the Sun's rays being blocked.
Question 4 (1 point)
Which Geographical characteristic is NOT a factor that causes the different climate zones?

Climate Zones & Ocean Currents Video ...
a
latitude
b
elevation
c
nearness to bodies of water
d
Types of crops grown in the area

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Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: Flooding can occur when heavy rain falls in a short amount of time. Which hazard is MOST LIKELY the result of flooding?

  • d Erosion of land and destruction of ecosystems at lower elevations

Question 2: How has the amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere changed since the Industrial Revolution?

  • c It has significantly increased.

Question 3: How would life on Earth be affected if the atmosphere did NOT contain greenhouse gases? (In other words, No Greenhouse Effect!)

  • a There would likely not be life on Earth because its surface would be much colder and Earth's water would be frozen because the greenhouse effect holds heat.

Question 4: Which Geographical characteristic is NOT a factor that causes the different climate zones?

  • d Types of crops grown in the area

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