Section #: 14.4
The Human Factor
Practice Test
1.
The natural heating of Earth's surface by the atmosphere is called __________.
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a.
El Nino
b.
the ozone hole
c.
global warming
d.
the greenhouse effect
Hint
2.
Most scientists agree that __________.
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a.
the greenhouse gases are decreasing
b.
Earth's temperature is decreasing due to natural effects
c.
global warming is occurring
d.
Earth's temperature is rising due to human effects
Hint
3.
Which of the following can increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
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a.
all of these answers are correct
b.
deforestation
c.
industrial burning of fossil fuels
d.
automobile exhaust
4.
The increase in temperature caused by an increase of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere is called __________.
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a.
the greenhouse effect
b.
El Nino
c.
the ozone hole
d.
global warming
Hint
