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Climate Change Climate /Seasons Ozone Layer Misc GW

Row 1, Col 1 What is greenhouse gas released from burning fossil fuels Carbon Dioxide

1,2 Altitude is a factor that influences climate because under most conditions, a. temperature falls as altitude increases b. temperature rises as altitude increases a. temperature falls as altitude increases

1,3 What is the human-made chemical that damages ozone layer CFCs

1,4 Most of the warming that has been observed during the 20 th century can be attributed to a.human activity b. plant growth c. glacial melting d. droughts a. human activity

2,1 According to your textbook CO 2 levels in the atmosphere are the highest in at least the last a.200 years b. 40,000 years c. 420,000 years d. 5 million years c. 420,000 years

2,2 Which of the following does NOT impact climates a.altitude b. latitude c. ocean currents d. wind patterns e. none of these

2,3 Name 1 possible consequence to ozone thinning. Skin Cancers, Eye Cataracts, Crop Damage, DNA Damage

2,4 A tree in your backyard on a sunny day will have its longest shadow at noon which day? a.June 21 st b. September 22 nd c. December 21 st d. March 22 nd c. December 21 st

3,1 The process by which gases in the atmosphere trap in heat radiated from the Earth surface is called. GREENHOUSE EFFECT

3,2 Seasonal changes in daylight hours and climatic conditions are caused by Tilt of the Earth’s axis

3,3 List 1 place where CFCs were used AC, styrofoam, refrigerators, fire extin., spray cans…

3,4 Which of the following industries in the U.S. is the largest producer of primary air pollution? a.electricity production (power plants) b. healthcare products c. agriculture d. mining electricity production (power plants)

4,1 The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or group is responsible is known as a CARBON FOOTPRINT

4,2 What do we call atmospheric conditions at any given time WEATHER

4,3 Which layer of the atmosphere is where you find “good” ozone? STRATOSPHERE

4,4 What scale is used to measure whether a substance is an acid or base? pH

5,1 Site where CO 2 records have been kept since Mana Luau Hawaii

5,2 Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas? a.water vapor b. carbon dioxide c. methane d. sulfur e. none of these d. sulfur

5,3 What is the international agreement that put limits on CFC production. Montreal Protocol

5,4 What U.S. law passed in the 1970s is responsible for dealing air pollution? Clean Air Act

Essay Questions 1) Compare the benefits and drawbacks of the greenhouse effect. 2) Suppose you had a friend who did not believe global warming was really happening now. Explain the three best pieces of evidence you would use to demonstrate to your friend that global warming is really happening today.

3) Devise a plan for you and your family to follow in order to reduce your carbon footprint. 4) Has the Clean Air Act been a success? Explain. 5) Create an analogy to demonstrate how thin the atmosphere is compared to the rest of Earth. Then explain in detail at least 3 reasons our atmosphere is critical to all life on Earth.