1. Which of the following statements about the greenhouse effect is false?

The amount of heat trapped in the The greenhouse effect is a new theory
A troposphere depends on concentrations B that explains the warming of the
of greenhouse gases. atmosphere.

The predominant greenhouse gases are

Heat trapped by greenhouse gases keeps
C D
the planet warm enough for life.
water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane,
and nitrous oxide.
The predominant greenhouse gases are
water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane,
and nitrous oxide.

2. Over an extended period of time, the United States has been responsible for the majority
of global CO2 emissions, at 25% of the total for all countries. In 2008, the largest emitter
was

A United States B Japan

C China D Russia

3. Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been implicated in which of
the following?

A Increased global warming B Increased seawater acidity

both increased global warming and

C decreased seawater temperatures D
increased seawater acidity

4. Which of the following would make a greater contribution to rising sea levels?

A melting sea ice B melting land-based ice

increased levels of precipitation in some increased levels of atmospheric water

C D
areas vapor

?
 5. A warmer world is least likely to result in

A decreased food production B reductions in biodiversity

C a rise in sea level D more moderate weather

6. In a warmer world, we would expect more

A droughts B hurricanes

C desert expansions D all of these

7. A loss of 15% of ____________________ would cause a one meter rise in sea level that would
threaten millions of people and cause trillions of dollar of damage to coastal areas.

A the Antarctic ice sheet B inland glaciers in Alaska

C Greenland's ice sheet D Iceland's ice sheet

8. The threat of global warming can be addressed by

A using energy more efficiently B reducing deforestation

C slowing population growth D shifting to renewable resources

9. The Kyoto treaty to reduce global warming

does not require developing countries to

A make any cuts in their greenhouse gas B went into effect in 2005
emissions

C was not supported by the U.S. after 2001 D all of these answers

10. President Barack Obama wants the United States to

lead the way in creating a new

reduce our carbon emissions to 1990
A international agreement on climate B
levels by 2020
change

lead the way in creating a new

international agreement on climate
C D all of these answers
change and reduce our carbon emissions
to 1990 levels by 2020
11. Which of the following statements is false?

Ozone in the lower stratosphere shields Fluorine atoms are most responsible for
A the earth from about 95% of the sun’s B the breakdown of ozone to molecular
harmful ultraviolet rays. oxygen.

CFCs are nonflammable, nontoxic, and

C CFCs are odorless and stable. D
noncorrosive.

12. Chlorofluorocarbons are

A nontoxic B corrosive

C expensive D flammable

13. CFCs take ____ years to reach the stratosphere.

A 1-2 B 5-10

C 11-20 D 20-30

14. In 1987, 36 nations meeting in Montreal, Canada, developed the Montreal Protocol to
reduce production of

A Carbon Dioxide B Nitrous Oxide

C CFCs D Toxic Wastes

15. Which of the following are effects of ozone depletion?

A increased photochemical smog B reduced crop yields

C immune system suppression D all of these

16. With immediate and sustained action to stop production of all ozone-depleting chemicals:

The ozone-hole problem will be solved It will take about 30 years for the earth’s
A B
immediately. ozone layer to recover to pre-1950 levels.

It will take about 60 years for the earth’s It will take about 60 years for the earth’s
C D
ozone layer to recover to pre-1950 levels. ozone layer to recover to 1980 levels.
17. What factors determine how air circulates in the lower atmosphere?

Rotation of the earth on its axis and the

A B The properties of air, water, and land.
properties of air, water, and land.

Uneven heating of the earth’s surface by

C Rotation of the earth on its axis. D
the sun.

18. The term "greenhouse effect" describes

the trapping of heat energy in the

A occupational diseases of florists B troposphere by certain gaseous
molecules

the trapping of heat energy in the efforts by the White House to support
C D
stratosphere by nitrogen environmental legislation

19. All of the following are greenhouse gases except

A water vapor B nitrogen

C carbon dioxide D nitrous oxide

20. Which statement is the most accurate?

Climate is determined by average Climatologists examine data from one to

A B
weather conditions. a few years to estimate weather.

Weather is determined by average

C D None of these answers are accurate.
climate conditions.