Question 1

Fertilizer runoff from a plant just upriver of your city creates an algae bloom that affects the drinking water available to residents. This example shows that environmental problems can be ______.
A) local
B) regional
C) national
D) international

Accepted Answer

The algae bloom affects the drinking water in the immediate area, making it a local environmental problem.

Question 2

In the United States, excessive pesticide and herbicide use by farms can seep into groundwater and poison the water table and large aquifers--the primary source of drinking and irrigation water across several states. This example shows that many environmental problems can be ______.
A) local
B) regional
C) national
D) international

Accepted Answer

The issue of pesticide and herbicide seepage into groundwater affects multiple states, making it a regional environmental problem.

Question 3

Cane toads were introduced into Australia from South America to control infection and disease-bearing mosquitoes and other insects, but have since exploded in numbers without predators to naturally control their population. This example shows that many environmental problems can be ______.
A) local
B) regional
C) national
D) international

Accepted Answer

The introduction of cane toads in Australia is an example of an environmental problem that has international origins, as the species was brought from South America, highlighting how environmental issues can cross national borders.

Question 4

Powerful consumer demand for fish in countries with large populations can lead to overfishing. This is an example of which type of global interaction?
A) inside-out
B) outside-in
C) top-down
D) bottom-up

Accepted Answer

Inside-out interactions refer to the impact that internal factors (like consumer demand within a country) have on external environments (such as international fish stocks).

Question 5

Subsidization and pressure from powerful states in favor of long-distance long-haul trawlers to meet domestic fishing demands exacerbate the problem of overfishing. This is an example of which type of global interaction?
A) inside-out
B) outside-in
C) top-down
D) bottom-up

Accepted Answer

This is an example of "outside-in" global interaction, where external forces or influences (powerful states) impact local or domestic practices (fishing demands), leading to overfishing.

Question 6

The controversy that exists around the climate change debate surfaces around ______.
A) the evidence for global warming
B) the question of human involvement
C) the extent or rate of climate change
D) the reliability of research on climate change

Accepted Answer

The answer of The controversy that exists around the climate...

Question 7

The greenhouse effect refers to ______.
A) global warming in general
B) the human activity that drives global warming
C) the idea that certain gases trap heat inside the atmosphere
D) changes in climate around the world

Accepted Answer

The greenhouse effect is a natural process where certain gases in Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

Question 8

Glacial melting and permafrost thawing are examples of ______.
A) the greenhouse effect
B) radiative forcing
C) feedback mechanisms
D) global warming

Accepted Answer

Glacial melting and permafrost thawing are examples of feedback mechanisms in the climate system, where changes in the climate can lead to further changes that either amplify (positive feedback) or dampen (negative feedback) the original change. Glacial melting and permafrost thawing can release more greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide, which in turn can lead to more warming.

Question 9

The amount of energy from the Sun that the Earth reflects relative to the amount it absorbs is what scientists refer to as ______.
A) the greenhouse effect
B) radiative forcing
C) feedback mechanisms
D) global warming

Accepted Answer

Radiative forcing refers to the difference between the sunlight absorbed by the Earth and the energy radiated back to space. It is a concept used to assess how different factors affect the Earth's energy balance, including changes in solar radiation, Earth's reflectivity, and the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Question 10

The three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change are ______.
A) water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane
B) carbon monoxide, chlorofluorocarbons, sulfur oxides
C) carbon dioxide, water vapor, carbon monoxide
D) methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide

Accepted Answer

Methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide are the primary greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing significantly to climate change.

Question 11

The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index was developed by which organization?
A) UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
D) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Accepted Answer

The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI) is developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to track changes in the warming influence of greenhouse gases over time.

Question 12

The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index is a measure that reflects ______.
A) the greenhouse effect
B) radiative forcing
C) feedback mechanisms
D) global warming

Accepted Answer

The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index measures radiative forcing, which is the change in energy balance in the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases.

Question 13

The foremost international organization that monitors and provides technical support on matters involving climate change is the ______.
A) UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
D) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Accepted Answer

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the foremost international organization that assesses scientific information related to climate change, providing comprehensive reports and technical support to guide global policy and decision-making.

Question 14

The top producing countries of carbon emissions per capita are typically ______.
A) among larger countries
B) among smaller countries
C) from the Global North
D) from the Global South

Accepted Answer

Smaller countries often have higher per capita emissions due to energy-intensive industries or low population, leading to higher emissions per person.

Question 15

Scientists argue that sea levels have been rising due to melting ice and glaciers, as well as ______.
A) global warming
B) radiative forcing
C) thermal expansion
D) the greenhouse effect

Accepted Answer

Thermal expansion, which occurs when water heats up and expands, is a direct contributor to sea level rise along with the melting of ice and glaciers.

Question 16

Along with Antarctica, the largest ice sheet in the world is found in ______.
A) Greenland
B) Iceland
C) Canada
D) Russia

Accepted Answer

The largest ice sheet in the world, after Antarctica, is found in Greenland. This ice sheet covers roughly 80% of the surface of Greenland.

Question 17

Which of the following organizations has used climate measures and predictive modeling to represent climate change scenarios over the next 100 years?
A) UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
D) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Accepted Answer

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is known for using climate measures and predictive modeling to represent climate change scenarios over extended periods, including the next 100 years.

Question 18

A recognized international organization that focuses on species worldwide is known as the ______.
A) IPCC
B) IUCN
C) UNFCCC
D) NOAA

Accepted Answer

The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) focuses on the conservation of species worldwide and maintains the Red List of Threatened Species.

Question 19

Variable rainfall and temperatures can affect ecosystems around the world, disrupting plant production as well as the food chain. Of the following, this scenario will affect _____ the most.
A) flora and fauna
B) food production
C) water accessibility
D) global health

Accepted Answer

Flora and fauna are directly impacted by changes in rainfall and temperature, which can disrupt ecosystems and the food chain.

Question 20

Variable rainfall as a consequence of climate change will alter growing seasons or even destroy plant production. Of the following, this scenario will affect _____ the most.
A) flora and fauna
B) food production
C) water accessibility
D) global health

Accepted Answer

Food production is directly impacted by changes in growing seasons or destruction of plant production due to variable rainfall, affecting the availability and stability of food supplies.

Quiz 13: Global Environment: Confronting the Challenge of Climate Change

Fertilizer runoff from a plant just upriver of your city creates an algae bloom that affects the drinking water available to residents. This example shows that environmental problems can be ______.

In the United States, excessive pesticide and herbicide use by farms can seep into groundwater and poison the water table and large aquifers--the primary source of drinking and irrigation water across several states. This example shows that many environmental problems can be ______.

Cane toads were introduced into Australia from South America to control infection and disease-bearing mosquitoes and other insects, but have since exploded in numbers without predators to naturally control their population. This example shows that many environmental problems can be ______.

Powerful consumer demand for fish in countries with large populations can lead to overfishing. This is an example of which type of global interaction?

Subsidization and pressure from powerful states in favor of long-distance long-haul trawlers to meet domestic fishing demands exacerbate the problem of overfishing. This is an example of which type of global interaction?

The controversy that exists around the climate change debate surfaces around ______.

The greenhouse effect refers to ______.

Glacial melting and permafrost thawing are examples of ______.

The amount of energy from the Sun that the Earth reflects relative to the amount it absorbs is what scientists refer to as ______.

The three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change are ______.

The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index was developed by which organization?

The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index is a measure that reflects ______.

The foremost international organization that monitors and provides technical support on matters involving climate change is the ______.

The top producing countries of carbon emissions per capita are typically ______.

Scientists argue that sea levels have been rising due to melting ice and glaciers, as well as ______.

Along with Antarctica, the largest ice sheet in the world is found in ______.

Which of the following organizations has used climate measures and predictive modeling to represent climate change scenarios over the next 100 years?

A recognized international organization that focuses on species worldwide is known as the ______.

Variable rainfall and temperatures can affect ecosystems around the world, disrupting plant production as well as the food chain. Of the following, this scenario will affect _____ the most.

Variable rainfall as a consequence of climate change will alter growing seasons or even destroy plant production. Of the following, this scenario will affect _____ the most.