Ice Core Quiz
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which atmospheric gas is found trapped in ice cores, and because of its increase, provides evidence for global warming?
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Carbon
- C.
Carbon dioxide
- D.
Water vapor
Correct Answer
C. Carbon dioxide -
- 2.
In which two locations are most ice cores drilled?
- A.
Antarctica and Greenland
- B.
Antarctica and Australia
- C.
Australia and New York
- D.
Australia and Greenland
Correct Answer
A. Antarctica and Greenland -
- 3.
______________ is the study of Earth's past climate and atmospheric conditions.
- A.
Meteorology
- B.
Paleontology
- C.
Paleoclimatology
- D.
Archaeology
Correct Answer
C. Paleoclimatology -
- 4.
This is a picture of an ice core. Why does it have black and white stripes?
- A.
They indicate black and white sand particles.
- B.
The darker layer is winter snow deposits, and the lighter layer is summer snow deposits.
- C.
The darker layer contains microbial life, and the lighter layer does not.
Correct Answer
B. The darker layer is winter snow deposits, and the lighter layer is summer snow deposits. -
- 5.
In a vertically drilled ice core, where would you find the oldest ice?
- A.
At the top of the core
- B.
In the middle of the core
- C.
At the bottom of the core
- D.
Scattered throughout the core
Correct Answer
C. At the bottom of the core -
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