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Question #1
What does the term "mitigation" mean?
A.
Preparing for the effects of climate change by modifying structures, building sea walls, etc.
B.
Human intervention to reduce the sources or enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases.
C.
The movement of a group of people from one location to another to avoid the effects of climate change.
D.
Curbing population growth.
Question #2
What was the most destructive part of both Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy?
A.
Torrential rain
B.
Destructive storm surge and flooding
C.
Beach erosion
D.
Winds damage to houses and other buildings
Question #3
Which of the following releases the MOST greenhouse gases during production?
A.
Pork
B.
Chocolate
C.
Beef
D.
Chicken
Question #4
Which of the following takes the LEAST water to produce?
A.
Chicken
B.
Beef
C.
Walnuts
D.
Tomatoes
Question #5
How could climate change intensify the hydrologic cycle?
A.
Warmer temperatures could decrease the amount of precipitation that falls in dry areas.
B.
Warmer temperatures could increase the amount of water the infiltrates into soils and recharges groundwater.
C.
Warmer temperatures could increase evaporation and increase precipitation across the planet.
D.
Warmer temperatures could increase the amount of water necessary to grow crops.
Question #6
In the future, the amount of precipitation that falls as rain rather than snow is predicted to…
A.
Not change
B.
Decrease
C.
Increase
Question #7
Changes to the amount of precipitation falling as rain instead of snow will cause the snowpack in the mountains of the western United States to…
A.
Not change
B.
Increase in size
C.
Decrease in size
Question #8
Changes to snowpack in the western United States will impact water availability for agriculture during what season?
A.
Fall
B.
Spring
C.
Winter
D.
Summer
Question #9
Changes to the snowpack in the western United States could ______________ the size of wildfires.
A.
Decrease
B.
Increase
Question #10
Increasing the fuel efficiency of your car from 15 to 20 mpg would reduce CO2 emissions by _______________ increasing the fuel efficiency of your car from 35 to 40 mpg.
A.
the same amount as
B.
a smaller amount than
C.
a larger amount than
D.
neither would reduce CO2 emissions
Question #11
The average American uses 83 times as much electricity as the average Kenyan.
A.
True
B.
False
Question #12
What is a storm surge?
A.
Rising sea from atmospheric pressure and wind changes from storms
B.
High tide
C.
Hurricane force winds that blow the roofs off of houses.
D.
The movement of a hurricane on to land
Question #13
Which of the following environmental impacts are associated with raising cattle?
A.
Increased methane emissions, High water requirements, Increased ozone emissions
B.
Increased methane emissions, Increased ozone emissions, High land requirements
C.
Increased methane emissions, High water requirements, High land requirements
D.
Increased ozone emissions, High water requirements, High land requirements
Question #14
The easiest (least amount of cost) first step to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would be to…
A.
Build hydroelectric power plants on most of the rivers in the United States.
B.
Convert all electricity generation to wind power
C.
Install photovoltaic power plants all over the country
D.
Replace electricity generation from coal with natural gas
Question #15
Solar powered cars have the potential to reduce the amount fossil fuels used for transportation, but only if they are used in certain locations. Why are certain places better for electric cars than others?
A.
Certain places produce their electricity from natural gas or renewable resources rather than coal. Electric car batteries are more efficient in mild temperatures.
B.
Electric car batteries do not work in wet weather. Electric cars don't have a long enough range to be able to travel long distances
C.
Electric car batteries are more efficient in mild temperatures. Electric cars don't have a long enough range to be able to travel long distances
D.
Electric car batteries do not work in wet weather. Certain places produce their electricity from natural gas or renewable resources rather than coal
Question #16
Suppose you own a fuel efficient Honda Civic and are considering upgrading to a Tesla to reduce your carbon footprint. In which of the following cities would driving a Tesla increase or decrease your CO2 emissions? Los Angeles, CA
A.
Decrease
B.
Increase
Question #17
Suppose you own a fuel efficient Honda Civic and are considering upgrading to a Tesla to reduce your carbon footprint. In which of the following cities would driving a Tesla increase or decrease your CO2 emissions? Minneapolis, MN
A.
Increase
B.
Decrease
Question #18
Suppose you own a fuel efficient Honda Civic and are considering upgrading to a Tesla to reduce your carbon footprint. In which of the following cities would driving a Tesla increase or decrease your CO2 emissions? Miami, FL
A.
Decrease
B.
Increase
Question #19
Suppose you own a fuel efficient Honda Civic and are considering upgrading to a Tesla to reduce your carbon footprint. In which of the following cities would driving a Tesla increase or decrease your CO2 emissions? Seattle, WA
A.
Decrease
B.
Increase
Question #20
Suppose you own a fuel efficient Honda Civic and are considering upgrading to a Tesla to reduce your carbon footprint. In which of the following cities would driving a Tesla increase or decrease your CO2 emissions? Madison, WI
A.
Decrease
B.
Increase
Question #21
Suppose you own a fuel efficient Honda Civic and are considering upgrading to a Tesla to reduce your carbon footprint. In which of the following cities would driving a Tesla increase or decrease your CO2 emissions? Houston, TX
A.
Increase
B.
Decreace
Question #22
The largest amount of energy in the United States is used for...
A.
Transportation
B.
Agriculture
C.
Residential electricity
D.
Manufacturing
Question #23
How could sea level rise contribute to decreased water resources in coastal areas?
A.
Sea level rise could cause ocean water to flood reservoirs used for drinking water.
B.
Sea level rise could cause salty groundwater to push freshwater up and move into drinking water wells.
C.
Sea level rise could cause the ocean to run into rivers used for drinking water.
D.
Sea level rise could cause a decrease in precipitation in dry areas, which would decrease drinking water resources.
Question #24
Match the region to the climate change impacts that are most likely to affect it. Sea level rise
A.
Northeastern United States
B.
Western United States
C.
Pacific Northwest
D.
Southeastern United States
Question #25
Match the region to the climate change impacts that are most likely to affect it. Mountain pine beetle population rise
A.
Southeastern United States
B.
Pacific Northwest
C.
Western United States
D.
Northeastern United States
Question #26
Match the region to the climate change impacts that are most likely to affect it. Decrease in salmon populations
A.
Southeastern United States
B.
Western United States
C.
Pacific Northwest
D.
Northeastern United States
Question #27
Match the region to the climate change impacts that are most likely to affect it. Increases in heavy precipitation events
A.
Western United States
B.
Pacific Northwest
C.
Northeastern United States
D.
Southeastern United States
Question #28
Match the region to the climate change impacts that are most likely to affect it. Wildfires
A.
Southeastern United States
B.
Western United States
C.
Pacific Northwest
D.
Northeastern United States
Question #29
Match the region to the climate change impacts that are most likely to affect it. Strengthening of hurricanes
A.
Pacific Northwest
B.
Northeastern United States
C.
Western United States
D.
Southeastern United States
Question #30
When we release CO2 to the atmosphere, how long (on average) will it stay there?
A.
10 years
B.
hundreds of years
C.
1 year
D.
millions of years
Question #31
Why should we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels?
A.
Burning CO2 contributes to global warming
B.
The burning of fossil fuels releases other pollutants that cause smog and air pollution
C.
There is a finite amount of fossil fuels on earth and we will eventually run out.
D.
All of these options
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