Lesson T10.1.3
T10.1.3 Human carbon dioxide and climate change Quiz: KS3 Chemistry, Unit 10
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which greenhouse gas is mainly increased by human activity?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Argon
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Which human activity releases large amounts of carbon dioxide?
- Using solar panels
- Burning fossil fuels
- Recycling metal
- Planting trees
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What is the primary effect of increased greenhouse gases on Earth?
- Tectonic stability
- Global cooling
- Global warming
- Ozone repair
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Which human action reduces carbon dioxide removal from the air?
- Deforestation
- Afforestation
- Crop rotation
- Composting waste
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Which energy source produces very little carbon dioxide?
- Gas power
- Wind power
- Oil generators
- Coal power
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Which gas is also a greenhouse gas produced by human activity from farming and landfill?
- Nitrogen
- Methane
- Argon
- Helium
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What is a major consequence of rising global temperatures on oceans?
- Sea level rise
- Sea level drop
- Increased salinity
- Water contraction
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How do greenhouse gases warm the atmosphere?
- Creating friction
- Blocking sunlight
- Cooling the surface
- Trapping heat
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Which greenhouse gas is primarily linked to recent global temperature rises?
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Oxygen
- Argon
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What is the largest human source of carbon dioxide emissions?
- Plant respiration
- Animal breathing
- Electricity generation
- Volcanic eruptions
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Which home improvement reduces fuel use for heating?
- Loft insulation
- Metal doors
- Single glazing
- Removing radiators
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What major ecological effect can global warming have on wildlife?
- Habitat shifts
- Increased oxygen
- More heavy soil
- Lower sea levels
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What is the primary function of the natural greenhouse effect?
- Keeping Earth warm
- Creating oxygen
- Cooling the planet
- Blocking UV rays
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Which action would most effectively reduce the rate of climate change?
- Burning fewer fuels
- Using more plastic
- Increasing coal mining
- Clearing more forests
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Which gas is released by burning fossil fuels and causes global warming?
- Argon gas
- Nitrogen gas
- Oxygen gas
- Carbon dioxide
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How do tiny amounts of carbon dioxide significantly impact the climate?
- They create rain
- They trap heat
- They destroy ozone
- They reflect light
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Which activity helps absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
- Paving over grass
- Mining for coal
- Burning dry wood
- Planting new trees
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What evidence shows human activity has increased atmospheric carbon dioxide?
- Decreasing air pressure
- Rising industrial data
- Constant ice volumes
- Falling global tides
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What phrase best describes the process of global warming?
- Expanding ice sheets
- Decreasing solar power
- Rising Earth temperature
- Cooling ocean currents
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Which domestic habit helps to slow down the rate of climate change?
- Leaving lights on
- Walking short distances
- Boiling extra water
- Using electric ovens
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