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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Up in the Air: Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do aerosol particles create cooler temperatures?
(a) They create ice.
(b) They scatter sunlight back to space.
(c) They cool down dust particles in the air.
(d) They create snow.

2. Fifteen million tons of carbon dioxide were released by humans in 1776, while today that number is closer to what?
(a) 40 billion tons yearly.
(b) 40 million tons yearly.
(c) 40,000 tons yearly.
(d) 40 trillion tons yearly.

3. What is NOT an example given for combatting sea level rise and deadly storm surges?
(a) Building artificial islands in New York Harbor.
(b) Propping up Antarctic ice shelves.
(c) Securing California to the rest of the continent.
(d) Blocking the mouth of Greenland’s largest outlet glaciers.

4. What mammals were first experimented on with CRISPR and the gene drive?
(a) Rats.
(b) Birds.
(c) Toads.
(d) Mice.

5. What is NOT a reason given for why taking carbon dioxide out of a gas stream is difficult?
(a) Disposal of large amounts of carbon dioxide underground would be tricky.
(b) It is a challenging and dangerous technique.
(c) It must be done on a massive scale.
(d) It is expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many trees would have to be planted to remove a significant amount of carbon dioxide?

2. What is the term for when water bursts through a levee, whether man-made or natural?

3. What are the main causes of the shrinkage of Isle de Jean Charles?

4. What could be used if a gene drive goes rogue?

5. Kolbert tells the reader that geothermal plants are relatively clean but do produce what gases?

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