2-continued: NASA said the large amount of water vapor could have been enough to temporarily affect Earth’s average temperature. This is because water vapor traps heat. However, the team noted that this effect would disappear over time when the extra water vapor “cycles out” of the stratosphere. This means the presence of the water vapor would not be enough to greatly affect climate change.
1. What recent event is the research discussing?
A. A tsunami in Tonga
B. An earthquake in Tonga
C. An eruption of the Tonga volcano
D. A hurricane near Tonga
2. What did the Tonga volcano release into the atmosphere?
A. Smoke and ash
B. Water vapor and particles
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Ozone and nitrogen
3. What part of the Earth’s atmosphere was affected by the Tonga volcano’s eruption?
A. The stratosphere
B. The troposphere
C. The mesosphere
D. The thermosphere
4. Why is the release of particles and water vapor significant?
A. It can affect weather patterns
B. It causes global warming
C. It improves air quality
D. It attracts tourists
5. What can be inferred about the impact of the Tonga volcano eruption?
A. It has no impact on the atmosphere
B. It might lead to climate changes
C. It only affected local areas
D. It has increased ocean temperatures