Question 1

A)
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
Question 2
A)
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
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B) stabilization in the sea level due to warm weather
B) food supplies increase
Question 3
A)
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
Question 4
A)
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

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A) warmer ocean temperatures
C) frequent usage of a SUV
Question 5
A)
Which vehicle is most likely to be fuel efficient?
(1 point)
SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle)
1978 station wagon
gas-electric hybrid car
pickup truck
Question 6
A)
A majority of the greenhouse-gas emissions released into the atmosphere is comprised of
(1 point)
methane.
carbon dioxide.
oxygen.
nitrous oxide.
C) gas-electric hybrid car
B) carbon dioxide.
Question 7
A)
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
Question 8
A)
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
C) burning of fossil fuels
A) areas with a high population density
A)
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
Riding a bicycle to a nearby playground