CLIMATE CHANGE

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

Which of the following is a consequence of rising global temperatures?

• Increased sea level

• Decreased ocean acidity

• Stronger polar vortex

• Decreased frequency of extreme weather events

What is the main cause of global warming?

• Solar activity

• Deforestation

• Volcanic activity

• Greenhouse gas emissions

What is the term used to describe the long-term average weather patterns in a particular area?

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Humidity

Which of the following human activities is a major contributor to climate change?

• Walking

• Using a microwave

• Driving a car

• Taking a shower

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Solar power

• Petroleum

Which of the following is not a consequence of climate change?

• Increased frequency of wildfires

• Melting of polar ice caps

• Increased availability of fresh water

• Ocean acidification

What is the Paris Agreement?

• An international treaty to combat climate change

• A UN resolution to increase oil production

• A non-binding agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• A treaty to allow countries to use nuclear power

What is the main strategy for mitigating the effects of climate change?

• Adaptation

• Geoengineering

• Carbon capture

• Emission reduction

Which of the following is an example of a climate feedback mechanism?

• Increased ocean absorption of carbon dioxide

• Increased melting of permafrost

• Increased plant growth due to higher carbon dioxide levels

• Increased albedo due to more snow cover