Geography Quiz 26

This is a timed quiz. You will be given 15 seconds per question. Are you ready?

What is the primary cause of the overall rising trend in CO2 in the atmosphere?

CO2 is increasing because we are coming out of an ice age

The increase in CO2 is caused by burning of fossil fuels

CO2 is released by the oceans as they warm

none

Correct! Wrong!

How fast to we need to stop burning fossil fuels to limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees C?

We need to stop burning fossil fuels by 2100.

We need to stop burning fossil fuels by 2040.

Fossil fuels don't matter, the Sun will cool and so will the Earth.

none

Correct! Wrong!

What causes ocean acidification?

Sediment stirred up by extreme storms

Sunscreen in the water

CO2 dissolved in ocean water

none

Correct! Wrong!

How has the global average temperature changed since the Industrial Revolution?

Cooler by 0.1 degree C (0.2 degree F)

Warmer by 0.1 degree C (0.2 degree F)

Warmer by more than 1 degree C (2.07 degrees F)

none

Correct! Wrong!

Which pair is correctly matched?

Bushmen – Australian Desert

Hottentos – Kalahari Region

Bindibus - Arabian Desert

Peru

Correct! Wrong!

What is the greenhouse effect?

Prevailing ocean currents

The tilt of the Earth changes the amount of solar energy the Earth receives

Life on Earth 'exhales' gas that warms up the atmosphere

Certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth

Correct! Wrong!

which nation has the most responsibility for the greenhouse gases that are currently residing in the atmosphere?

USA

Russia

Mexico

none

Correct! Wrong!

'Asia' word is derived from which language and word?

From Asiatic word "aasu"

From Latin word "aasu"

From Greek word "oos"

none

Correct! Wrong!

Geography Quiz 26

You Failed

You weren't even close... Carry on!

Close enough!

You were even close... Carry on!

You are Genius!

You nailed it!