Global Change — Unit test

Question 1

Acid rain is the direct result of acid released by burning fossil fuels.

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F

Question 2

Ozone located in the troposphere is _______.

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considered a pollutant

Question 3

Which of the following predictions about global climate change is directly related to an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?

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global warming

Question 4

Greenhouse gases are best described as _______.

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gases that trap energy from the sun in Earth’s atmosphere

Question 5

Rising sea levels are a possible global consequence to a change in local environments.

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T

Question 6

Which of the following would not cause habitat change?

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none of the above

Question 7

Landfill waste results in air pollution as _______.

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garbage decomposes and releases methane

Question 8

Which of the following theories concerning global climate change is the most widely accepted?

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Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.

Question 9

Which of the following groups of people would be the least affected by air pollution?

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teenagers

Question 10

Which of the following would most likely utilize a particulate control device?

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a factory smokestack

Global Change — Unit test Answers