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Global warming refers specifically to an increase in A. the number of storms on Earth. B. precipitation from Earth's atmosphere. C. temperatures everywhere on Earth. D. Earth's average surface temperature.

D. Earth's average surface temperature.

What is one of the criticisms of the Kyoto Protocol? A. It will never expire, and thus can never be altered. B. Most nations did not support it. C. It forces developing nations such as India to take the lead in reducing emissions. D. It only requires developed nations to reduce emissions.

D. It only requires developed nations to reduce emissions.

The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or group is responsible is known as a A. carbon sequestration. B. carbonic acid. C. carbon offset. D. carbon footprint.

D. carbon footprint.

What is the biggest danger posed by global warming to people living in coastal areas? A. increased precipitation B. increased acidity of sea water C. lack of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere D. rising sea level

D. rising sea level

Warm water is drawn away from the equator toward the poles by A. El Niño. B. La Niña. C. the greenhouse effect. D. thermohaline circulation.

D. thermohaline circulation.

Prevailing winds move A. warm air toward the equator. B. warm air away from the equator. C. cool air toward the poles. D. warm air away from the poles.

D. warm air away from the poles.

About what percent of the fuel burned by an automobile actually moves the car down the road? A. 14% B. 34% C. 64% D. 84%

A. 14%

What happens as a result of the ocean's absorption of carbon dioxide? A. It increases precipitation. B. It slows down prevailing winds. C. It causes a cooling effect. D. It speeds up ocean currents.

A. It increases precipitation.

What killed about 35,000 people in Europe in 2003? A. a severe heat wave B. lack of food C. rapidly spreading disease D. rising sea levels

A. a severe heat wave

Scientists determine current climate conditions by A. making direct measurements. B. creating computer models. C. examining ice cores. D. using proxy indicators.

A. making direct measurements.

As a result of global warming, some plant species in the mountains of California have A. shifted their locations higher into the mountains. B. developed shorter root systems. C. increased the amount of area they cover. D. become extinct.

A. shifted their locations higher into the mountains.

Elevation and the presence of features such as mountains and rivers make up an area's A. topography. B. thermohaline. C. sequestration. D. greenhouse effect

A. topography.

How do volcanic eruptions affect weather? A. Eruptions form clouds that drop large amounts of precipitation. B. Gases and particles may block sunlight and lower temperatures. C. Vibrations caused by eruptions shift ocean currents, which in turn affect weather. D. They cause a long-term increase in temperature.

B. Gases and particles may block sunlight and lower temperatures.

How has global warming made it more difficult for polar bears to hunt the seals they feed on? A. The population of seals has declined. B. Polar bears are forced to swim longer distances between ice sheets. C. Seals now have more places to hide. D. Polar bears are now being hunted more by other predators.

B. Polar bears are forced to swim longer distances between ice sheets.

if Earth did not have an atmosphere, most of the energy from the sun would A. be reflected back into space. B. be absorbed by Earth's oceans. C. be absorbed by Earth's landmasses. D. never reach Earth's surface.

B. be absorbed by Earth's oceans.

What is the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gases? A. agriculture B. electricity generation C. transportation D. deforestation

B. electricity generation

Gases such as water vapor and carbon dioxide that trap heat near Earth are known as A. global gases. B. greenhouse gases. C. proxy gases. D. offset gases.

B. greenhouse gases.

To learn what climates were like in the past, scientists investigate the following types of indirect evidence that serve as substitutes for direct measurement. A. computer models B. proxy indicators C. topography D. carbon footprints

B. proxy indicators

What is the main cause for global wind patterns? A. currents in the ocean, affecting the air above B. unequal heating of different parts of Earth C. differences in elevation on different landmasses D. greenhouse gases

B. unequal heating of different parts of Earth

What has happened to global precipitation patterns during the last 100 years? A. There is less precipitation all around the world. B. There is more precipitation all around the world. C. Some parts of the world are seeing more precipitation than ever before while other parts are seeing less. D. Nothing happened—precipitation patterns are the same today as in the past

C. Some parts of the world are seeing more precipitation than ever before while other parts are seeing less.

How was the Kyoto Protocol an improvement over the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change? A. The Kyoto Protocol was aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. B. The Kyoto Protocol received support from the United States. C. The Kyoto Protocol was binding, not voluntary. D. The Kyoto Protocol treated all nations equally.

C. The Kyoto Protocol was binding, not voluntary.

How can the planting of new trees help reduce climate change? A. Trees help create breezes. B. Trees release moisture that cools the atmosphere. C. Trees take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. D. Trees block the release of greenhouse gases from soil.

C. Trees take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere? A. fishing B. breathing C. burning fossil fuels D. farming

C. burning fossil fuels

Factory A is allowed to release 100 units of carbon dioxide, but it only needs to release 75 units, so it plans to sell its 25 extra allowances to Factory B. What type of program does this demonstrate? A. carbon footprint B. carbon sequestration C. cap-and-trade D. Kyoto Protocol

C. cap-and-trade

Which action can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by driving? A. taking more trips by car each day B. driving gasoline-powered automobiles C. using public transportation D. living farther from the workplace

C. using public transportation