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Environmental Science

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Set 12 Atmosphere And Climate

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following statements is an example of climate?

A) The temperature today is unusually cold for this time of year.
B) Heavy local rains caused flooding in low-lying areas.
C) Long winters and hot, humid summers are typical of the upper Midwest.
D) If the drought in Oklahoma continues next year, it will be the worst since the Dust Bowl.
E) High humidity intensifies the oppressive heat.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The evolution of the average behavior of the Earth's atmosphere over time is called

A) weather.
B) climate.
C) climate change.
D) hurricanes.
E) stratospheric migration.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Changes in the driving of the atmosphere by _______ are a form of climate change.

A) continental drift
B) geothermal activity
C) salinization of groundwater
D) the sun
E) albedo

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