Download Free Response Questions Climate Change Science

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Free Response Questions: Climate Change Science
If I were a molecule of water what sphere(s) could I potential be found? Circle the appropriate
spheres.
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Cryosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
~ 99.03% of the atmosphere is comprised of these 2 gases.
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Complete the following chart. Label the 4 major layers of the atmosphere (A,B,C,D). Explain
what the line represents and indicate where the ozone layer exists.
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In one sentences, explain why there are seasons.
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Describe the difference between weather and climate. Provide an example of each to support
your claim.
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List the 6 major greenhouse gases and specific major source of each.
Greenhouse Gas
Chemical
Formula
Source
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Feedback loops are found throughout our natural world. Describe one negative and one positive
feedback loop related to climate change.
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Proxy data is an important component to deciphering past and predicting future climates. What
is a proxy? Describe 2 proxies that we have discussed during class and explain how they are
used in the world of climate science. Your description and explanation needs to include what is
the proxy, where it is collected, how it is used, as well as, the resolution and span of the chosen
proxies.
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List two international polices related to climate and describe one. Your description should
include the year the policy was enacted, as well as, 2 other pieces of relevant information
concerning the policy.
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Create a concept map that connects the following terms. Your map needs to clearly illustrate
the connection between each term.
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Albedo
Greenhouse gas
Methane
Permafrost
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Cryosphere
Positive feedback loop
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The graph below describes the relationship found through the analysis of Antarctic ice cores.
A. Describe any trends that you see
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B. Explain a plausible reason for the trend(s) that you describe.
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Use the diagram below to describe how the Milankovitch cycles shown, impact climate on a
global scale.
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Explain
List and describe 2 other natural contributors to climate change.
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Using the figure above, describe (in detail) why the back radiation arrow is larger in magnitude
than the magnitude of the outgoing longwave radiation.
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