What happens to air pressure and the amount of oxygen as the altitude increases in Earth's atmosphere? Use the drop down boxes to complete the sentence.(1 point)
As your altitude increases within the Earth's atmosphere air pressure ( decreases or Increases)
and the amount of oxygen (decreases or increases)
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does weather occur?(1 point)
Responses
stratosphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
Which describes the important role of the ozone layer?(1 point)
Responses
It prevents the air from getting thinner.
It prevents the air from getting thinner.
It increases the oxygen level.
It increases the oxygen level.
It protects the surface from extreme weather.
It protects the surface from extreme weather.
It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation.
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to global climate change?(1 point)
Responses
It led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer.
It led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer.
It led to the development of nonrenewable sources of energy.
It led to the development of nonrenewable sources of energy.
It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.
It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.
It led to an increased use of alternative fuels other than fossil fuels.
Which best describes global warming?(1 point)
Responses
It is the day-to-day changes in temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity
It is the day-to-day changes in temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity
It is the changes to Earth's climate due to increased temperature.
It is the changes to Earth's climate due to increased temperature.
It is the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activity.
It is the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activity.
It is the trapping of heat energy due to the addition of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Which action would help reduce global warming?(1 point)
Responses
Use more plastic products.
Use more plastic products.
Use more paper products.
Use more paper products.
Use more electricity.
Use more electricity.
Use more fuel-efficient cars.
Which compares the gases most commonly released by fertilizers and gases from landfills?(1 point)
Responses
Chemicals from fertilizers can release methane, while landfills release carbon dioxide.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release methane, while landfills release carbon dioxide.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release nitrous oxide, while landfills release methane.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release nitrous oxide, while landfills release methane.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release carbon dioxide, while landfills release methane.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release carbon dioxide, while landfills release methane.
Chemicals from fertilizers can release methane, while landfills release nitrous oxide.
What is the main reason why raising cattle contributes to global warming?(1 point)
Responses
Cattle store nitrogen, which is released as nitrous oxide as they die.
Cattle store nitrogen, which is released as nitrous oxide as they die.
Cattle eat grass, which reduces the amount of plants that remove atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Cattle eat grass, which reduces the amount of plants that remove atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Cattle release carbon dioxide as they breathe, similar to humans.
Cattle release carbon dioxide as they breathe, similar to humans.
Cattle have microbes in their stomach that produce methane during digestion.
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Here are the answers to your questions:
As your altitude increases within the Earth's atmosphere, air pressure decreases and the amount of oxygen decreases.
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does weather occur?
troposphere
Which describes the important role of the ozone layer?
It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation.
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to global climate change?
It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.
Which best describes global warming?
It is the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activity.
Which action would help reduce global warming?
Use more fuel-efficient cars.
Which compares the gases most commonly released by fertilizers and gases from landfills?
Chemicals from fertilizers can release nitrous oxide, while landfills release methane.
What is the main reason why raising cattle contributes to global warming?
Cattle have microbes in their stomach that produce methane during digestion.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
An oil and gas company plan to expand its fracking area. The company requests a drilling permit from the local government. Before members of the local government vote to approve or deny the company's request, they ask a team of geologists to investigate the long-term effects of fracking. The team's findings are highlighted in the table.
Sphere Observations Potential Risk
Lithosphere Soil samples reveal high levels of salinity in addition to an excess of heavy metals like mercury and lead. Contaminated soil cannot support healthy plant life; limits food production.
Atmosphere High levels of methane gas detected. Methane is a main greenhouse gas which significantly contributes to global warming.
Hydrosphere Millions of gallons of water is needed to frack one well. Wastewater spills and other runoff contain toxic chemicals. Freshwater supplies for residents will be reduced, and drinking water may be contaminated.
Which action will members of the local government most likely take based on the information presented in the table? Use the drop-down boxes to complete the sentence.
(1 point)
They will ( deny or approve)the company's drilling permit. Fracking ___________?______________.
Based on the information presented in the table, the members of the local government will most likely take the following action:
They will deny the company's drilling permit. Fracking poses significant risks to the environment and public health.
Why does clearing forests using fire contribute to the greenhouse effect? Select the answer choices that are the most specific and correct.(1 point)
Burning trees returns stored ____?____to the atmosphere as ___?_____.
.
Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
Why do scientists believe that winters might be milder on the Eastern Seaboard in the future? Use the dropdown box to complete the sentence.(1 point)
A change in the amount of polar ice will
A change in the amount of polar ice will affect ocean currents and atmospheric patterns, potentially leading to milder winters on the Eastern Seaboard.
The Carbon Cycle is an example of how materials move through the spheres. The diagram below shows how carbon (in the form of CO2, a gas) moves from the atmosphere, to the biosphere/lithosphere/hydrosphere, and back into the atmosphere. Use the answer choices below to fill in the table to show how a process moves carbon from one sphere to another.
Some answer choices may be used more than once, only once, or not at all.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Process Moving carbon from the... to the...
Example: Ocean Uptake
Atmosphere Hydrosphere
Decaying of animals and plants Response area Response area
Factory and Vehicle Emissions
(burning of fossil fuels)
Response area Response area
Photosynthesis Response area Response area
Plant & Animal Respiration Response area Response area
Here is how the processes move carbon from one sphere to another:
| Process | Moving carbon from the... | to the... |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------|
| Example: Ocean Uptake | Atmosphere | Hydrosphere |
| Decaying of animals and plants| Biosphere/Lithosphere | Atmosphere |
| Factory and Vehicle Emissions | Lithosphere/Biosphere | Atmosphere |
| (burning of fossil fuels) | Lithosphere/Biosphere | Atmosphere |
| Photosynthesis | Atmosphere | Biosphere |
| Plant & Animal Respiration | Biosphere | Atmosphere |
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In one to two sentences, explain how the loss of Arctic sea ice may affect the ocean currents and climate of the area highlighted in the image below.
The loss of Arctic sea ice can disrupt ocean currents by altering the temperature and salinity gradients in the region, potentially leading to changes in the global circulation patterns. This disruption may result in milder winters, altered precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather events in surrounding areas, as well as broader impacts on climate systems worldwide.
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