Sustainability Quiz

What is climate change?

• The shift of natural heating in our atmosphere and the continuous change in weather patterns.

• When the weather changes each week.

• The weather getting colder or warmer during the year because of the Earth's rotation around the sun.

• When the heat inside a building escapes to the outside.

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What is an impact of climate change?

• Sea level rise

• More frequent heat waves

• More severe rainfall

• All of these

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• When climate change makes it easier for plants to survive.

• When pollution makes it harder for plants to survive.

• When plants produce oxygen and absorb carbon.

• When heat is trapped by the atmosphere, resulting in a hotter planet.

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Sunlight

• Water Vapor

• Methane

• None of these

The most common element in the Earth's atmosphere is

• Nitrogen

• Air

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Where does the majority of the United States' energy come from?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Nuclear

• Solar

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Which is NOT a source of renewable energy?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Geothermal

• Natural Gas

Why should countries invest in renewable energy?

• To shift way from fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions

• It can save costs and add jobs to the economy

• It can help us meet growing energy demands

• All of these

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How long does it take for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to disperse, even with the amount of pre-existing trees?

• 6 Months

• 100 Years

• 500 Years

• 15 Years

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Where is the Amazon Rainforest located?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Colombia

• All of these