Weather and Climate: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 8 Geography

Question 1

Which of these factors does NOT naturally influence a region's climate?

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Human activity

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 2

Explain the key differences between 'weather' and 'climate.' Focus on their contrasting timescales and the spatial scales of their effects.

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific location, while climate encompasses long-term patterns over larger regions.

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Weather and climate are interchangeable terms, describing the same atmospheric conditions on different scales.

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Climate solely refers to historical atmospheric conditions, while weather encompasses present and future conditions.

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Weather involves both atmospheric and oceanic conditions, whereas climate solely considers atmospheric conditions.

Question 3

Climate change poses significant threats to coral reefs worldwide. How do changes in ocean chemistry, water temperature, and storm patterns affect the health and survival of these delicate ecosystems?

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Ocean acidification hinders coral growth and resilience to environmental stressors.

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Changes in water temperature disrupt coral reproduction and promote harmful algae growth.

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Increased storm frequency and intensity physically damage coral reefs and hinder their recovery.

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Climate change has no impact on coral reefs, as they can adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Question 4

How do greenhouse gases affect the Earth's climate?

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They trap heat in the atmosphere by absorbing and releasing thermal radiation.

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They reflect sunlight back into space, cooling the Earth.

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They release toxic chemicals into the atmosphere, warming the Earth.

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They absorb cosmic rays before they reach the Earth's surface, warming the Earth.

Question 5

How effective is carbon capture and storage (CCS) in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change? Consider its potential benefits, limitations, and challenges.

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CCS has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, but there are challenges to overcome.

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CCS can effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions with minimal environmental impact.

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CCS is a cheap and reliable way to solve climate change.

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CCS is not a practical solution to climate change and should not be pursued.

Question 6

How does altitude impact temperature, and how do these factors influence climate patterns in mountainous areas?

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Temperature decreases with increasing altitude, leading to cooler climates at higher elevations.

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Temperature rises with increasing altitude, resulting in warmer climates in mountainous regions.

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Altitude has no significant effect on temperature, and climate patterns remain consistent in mountainous regions.

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Temperature changes with altitude are unpredictable, causing highly variable climate patterns in mountainous regions.

Question 7

What is the primary function of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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Assessing the science of climate change and its impacts

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Conducting scientific research on climate change

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Developing policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Educating the public about climate change

Question 8

What is the key difference between a tropical rainforest climate and a tropical monsoon climate?

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Tropical rainforests have more rainfall throughout the year than tropical monsoon climates.

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Tropical rainforests are closer to the equator than tropical monsoon climates.

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Tropical rainforests have higher temperatures than tropical monsoon climates.

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Tropical rainforests have a greater variety of plant and animal species than tropical monsoon climates.

Question 9

Which of these factors is not directly linked to the social aspects of adapting to climate change?

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Air pressure

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Cultural beliefs and values

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Financial resources

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Health and well-being

Question 10

What's the main goal of the Paris Agreement, an international deal made in 2015 to tackle climate change?

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To cut greenhouse gases and keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius, aiming for 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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To give money and help to developing countries to deal with climate change effects.

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To encourage renewable energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing climate change?

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Movement of continental plates

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Human activities

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Volcanic eruptions

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Greenhouse gas emissions

Question 12

Which climate zone is characterized by high rainfall, warm temperatures, and lush vegetation?

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Temperate forest

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Tundra

Question 13

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and contains the air we breathe?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 14

Which weather system is responsible for the UK's often unpredictable and changeable weather?

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Polar front

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Jet stream

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Trade winds

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Hadley cell

Question 15

Which energy source is renewable and does not release greenhouse gases when used?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 16

What is the name of the process by which water vapor in the air turns into liquid water?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 17

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 18

Which of the following climate zones is the driest and hottest on Earth?

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Desert

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Tundra

Question 19

What term describes the average weather conditions in a particular location over a long period?

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Climate

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Weather

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to climate change?

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Ocean currents

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 21

Which climate zone is characterized by hot temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall year-round?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate rainforest

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Mediterranean climate

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Polar climate

Question 22

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid state to a gas state?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Infiltration

Question 23

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 24

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres called?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

Question 25

Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Cirrus

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of climate change?

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Improved air quality

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Rising sea levels

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Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events

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Loss of biodiversity

Question 27

What is the name of the international organization that coordinates efforts to address climate change?

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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European Union (EU)

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Question 28

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Nuclear energy

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapor

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Methane

Question 30

What is the primary factor influencing the distribution of climate zones on Earth?

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Distance from the equator

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

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Prevailing wind patterns

Question 31

Which of the following describes a maritime climate?

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Mild temperatures and abundant rainfall

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Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters

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Warm temperatures and moderate rainfall

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Extreme temperature variations and low precipitation

Question 32

What is the name of the global wind system that circulates around the Earth near the equator?

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Trade winds

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Westerlies

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Jet streams

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Polar easterlies

Question 33

How does the Coriolis effect influence ocean currents?

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It causes currents to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere

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It causes currents to flow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere

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It has no effect on ocean currents

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It slows down ocean currents in the tropics

Question 34

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the majority of its oxygen?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 35

What measurement indicates the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Wind speed

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Air pressure

Question 36

What factor does NOT directly influence climate change?

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Ocean currents

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Burning fossil fuels

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Volcanic eruptions

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Solar radiation

Question 37

Which imaginary line circles the Earth and divides it horizontally into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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International Date Line

Question 38

Which of these characteristics is typical of a continental climate?

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Hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters

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Mild, wet summers and cool, dry winters

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High humidity and little seasonal variation in temperature

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Frequent rainfall and strong winds throughout the year

Question 39

What process turns water vapor in the air into tiny droplets that form clouds?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 40

Which of the following gases traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 41

What do we call the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time?

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Climate

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Weather forecast

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

Question 42

Which of the following is a clean, renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gases?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 43

What instrument is used to measure air temperature?

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of climate change?

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Improved air quality

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Rising sea levels

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Increased risk of heatwaves

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Changes in plant and animal life

Question 45

What is the name of the international treaty aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions?

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Paris Agreement

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Kyoto Protocol

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Montreal Protocol

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Ramsar Convention

Question 46

Which of the following gases acts as a blanket around the Earth, trapping heat and contributing to the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 47

What is widely recognized as the primary cause of the current global climate crisis?

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Human activities

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Increased solar activity

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Deforestation and land-use changes

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Geological processes like volcanic eruptions

Question 48

What is the name of the global organization responsible for coordinating international efforts to address climate change?

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 49

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable and does not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?

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Wind

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear

Question 50

Which type of cloud is described as fluffy and resembling cotton balls, often indicating fair weather?

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Cumulus

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

Question 51

What instrument is specifically designed to measure the amount of rainfall?

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Rain gauge

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

Question 52

Which climate zone is typically characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Subtropical

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate

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Polar

Question 53

What is the process called when water changes from a gas to a liquid, forming clouds in the atmosphere?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 54

Which substance is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 55

What imaginary line separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 56

Which cloud type typically indicates good weather?

Accepted Answer

Cirrus

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Nimbus

Question 57

What device measures wind speed?

Accepted Answer

Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 58

Which ocean current influences the climate of Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

North Atlantic Drift

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Gulf Stream

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Kuroshio Current

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El Niño

Question 59

What is the process by which water turns into vapor and rises?

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 60

Which of the following factors **does NOT** contribute to climate change?

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The Earth's rotation

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Human activities

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Volcanic eruptions

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Ocean currents

Question 61

What is the key difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term and specific to a place, while climate is long-term and averages over a larger area

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Climate is short-term and specific to a place, while weather is long-term and averages over a larger area

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Weather and climate are the same thing

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Climate is the average of weather over a short period of time

Question 62

What is the process by which the Earth's atmosphere absorbs and releases heat?

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Greenhouse effect

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Convection

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 63

Which energy source is considered renewable?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 64

Which of the following weather patterns is NOT affected by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)?

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Blizzards in Antarctica

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Monsoons in South Asia

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Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean

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Droughts in the Sahel region of Africa