Climate Change (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is the primary driver of climate change since the Industrial Revolution?
What is the primary driver of climate change since the Industrial Revolution?
Human greenhouse gas emissions
How long does Earth's eccentricity cycle take to complete?
How long does Earth's eccentricity cycle take to complete?
100,000 years
Over what period does Earth's axial tilt cycle occur?
Over what period does Earth's axial tilt cycle occur?
41,000 years
How long is the typical solar activity cycle?
How long is the typical solar activity cycle?
11 years
How do volcanic eruptions cause short-term cooling?
How do volcanic eruptions cause short-term cooling?
By creating aerosol layers reflecting sunlight
What would Earth's average temperature be without the natural greenhouse effect?
What would Earth's average temperature be without the natural greenhouse effect?
-18°C
Which gases are key components of the greenhouse effect?
Which gases are key components of the greenhouse effect?
Water vapour, CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O
What represents the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions?
What represents the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions?
Burning fossil fuels
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
By reducing CO₂ absorption and releasing carbon
How fast is current CO₂ increase compared to natural variations?
How fast is current CO₂ increase compared to natural variations?
100 times faster
How does ocean acidification harm marine ecosystems?
How does ocean acidification harm marine ecosystems?
By harming calcium carbonate structures
What effect does climate change have on extreme weather events?
What effect does climate change have on extreme weather events?
Increases frequency and severity