Climate Change 101

What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Methane
• Chlorofluorocarbons
• Carbon dioxide
• Water vapor

How do greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere?

• They let heat escape into space
• They absorb heat from the Earth's surface
• They reflect sunlight back into space
• They release heat into the atmosphere

What are the consequences of climate change on oceans?

• Decreased temperatures
• Increased sea levels
• Decreased acidity
• Increased fish populations

What are the consequences of climate change on weather?

• More frequent blizzards
• More frequent tornadoes
• More frequent heat waves
• More frequent droughts

What are the consequences of climate change on food sources?

• Decreased crop yields
• Decreased fish populations
• Increased crop yields
• Increased fish populations

What are the consequences of climate change on health?

• Increased asthma rates
• Increased life expectancy
• Decreased cancer rates
• Decreased air pollution

What is the impact of melting ice sheets on sea levels?

• Decreased sea levels
• No impact on sea levels
• Causes tsunamis
• Increased sea levels

What challenges are posed by extreme weather on agriculture?

• Decreased crop yields
• Increased crop yields
• Decreased water supplies
• Increased water supplies

What challenges are posed by extreme weather on water supplies?

• Increased water quality
• Increased water supplies
• Decreased water supplies
• Decreased water quality

What health problems are caused by exposure to smog?

• Decreased cancer rates
• Increased heart disease rates
• Increased life expectancy
• Decreased asthma rates