Climate Change Quiz

What is the main cause of the phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

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Which of the following gases in the atmosphere contributes to the greenhouse effect?

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Methane

• Oxygen

How much has the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere increased since the Industrial Revolution?

• By half

• By a third

• By two-thirds

• By a quarter

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What are the consequences of melting ice sheets such as Greenland and Antarctica?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased sea levels

• No impact on sea levels

• Formation of new landmasses

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What effect does warmer temperatures have on weather?

• More intense storms

• Less extreme weather

• Shorter droughts

• Decreased snowfall

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How does exposure to higher levels of smog affect human health?

• Increased risk of heart disease

• Decreased risk of health problems

• Increased risk of lung cancer

• No impact on health

What can combat the rapid rate of climate change?

• Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• Using renewable energy sources

• Deforestation

• Burning more fossil fuels

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What is the primary source of renewable energy that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions?

• Solar

• Natural Gas

• Oil

• Coal

What are the challenges posed by climate change in agriculture?

• No impact on agriculture

• Easier crop growth

• Shift in areas where plants and animals can live

• Increased water supplies

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Who is responsible for causing and combating climate change?

• Aliens

• Animals

• Plants

• Humans

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