SCI 210 Week 4 Quiz | Assignment Help | Carrington College (US)
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SCI 210 Week 4 Quiz | Assignment Help | Carrington College (US)
Question 1
(SLO 7)
Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, differ from atmospheric
gases, like oxygen and nitrogen, in that
o
greenhouse gases absorb and then
reradiate infrared radiation towards the earth's surface.
o
nongreenhouse gases reflect solar
radiation.
o
greenhouse gases reflect solar radiation
back into space.
o
greenhouse gases produce heat from
chemical reactions.
o
nongreenhouse gases absorb greenhouse
gases.
Question 2
(SLO 7) The
major anthropogenic source(s) of excess nitrous oxide in the atmosphere is
(are)
o
refrigerants, solvents, and fire
retardants.
o
microbial fermentation of organic matter
in coal mines, oil wells, and livestock.
o
emissions from automobiles and chemical
fertilizers.
o
evaporation from the earth's oceans.
o
combustion of fossil fuels.
Question 3
(SLO 7) The
day-to-day variations in temperature, air pressure, wind, humidity, and
precipitation constitute an area's
o
climate.
o
weather.
o
geography.
o
meteorology.
o
climate change.
Question 4
(SLO 7) The
major greenhouse gases are
o
carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane,
and chlorofluorocarbons.
o
carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, and
water vapor.
o
oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and neon.
o
chlorine, fluorine, neon, and argon.
o
methane, oxygen, nitrogen, and neon.
Question 5
(SLO 7)
Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, differ from atmospheric
gases, such as oxygen and nitrogen, in that
o
greenhouse gases absorb and then
reradiate infrared radiation towards the earth's surface.
o
nongreenhouse gases reflect solar
radiation.
o
greenhouse gases reflect solar radiation
back into space.
o
greenhouse gases produce heat from
chemical reactions.
o
nongreenhouse gases absorb greenhouse
gases.
Question 6
(SLO 7) The
major anthropogenic source(s) of excess methane in the atmosphere is (are)
o
refrigerants, solvents, and fire
retardants.
o
microbial fermentation of organic matter
in coal mines, oil wells, wetlands, and livestock.
o
emissions from automobiles and chemical
fertilizers.
o
evaporation from the earth's oceans.
o
Combustion of fossil fuels.
Question 7
(SLO 7) The
greatest carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels originate in
o
Asia/Pacific.
o
North America.
o
Europe.
o
Africa.
o
the Middle East.
Question 8
(SLO 7) How
much of ultraviolet light is absorbed by ozone in the stratosphere?
o
100%
o
99%
o
50%
o
20%
o
0%
Question 9
(SLO 7) The
_____ is the region of the atmosphere that is involved with the biogeochemical
cycling of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, sulfur, and water, and is also the
site and source of our weather.
o
troposphere
o
tropopause
o
stratosphere
o
mesosphere
o
thermosphere
(SLO 7) Which
of the following is an expected consequence of global climate change?
o
A decrease in sea level
o
an increase in both global temperatures
and variability of rainfall
o
An increase in both global temperatures
and variability of droughts
o
An increase in droughts and flooding
o
An increase in droughts
Question 11
(SLO 7) The
increase in levels of skin cancer in Australia in recent years is most related
to
o
their desire for outdoor recreation.
o
an increase in ultraviolet radiation due
to ozone depletion.
o
warmer temperatures due to global
warming.
o
more beachfront recreation due to sea-level rise.
o
chronic shortages of sunscreen products.
Question 12
(SLO 7) Provide three steps you could take to lower
your impact on climate change.
Question 13
(SLO 7) What
courses of action would you recommend if scientists could prove conclusively
the cause of global warming was due to human actions?
Question 14
(SLO 7)
Describe the impact of the common greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and nitrous
oxide.
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