Climate Change and Overpopulation Quiz

What is the biggest cause of climate change according to the podcast?

• Deforestation

• Industrial pollution

• Natural disasters

• Carbon emissions caused by humans

What is the current global population according to the United Nations?

• Eight billion

• Seven billion

• Six billion

• Nine billion

What does the term 'carbon footprint' refer to?

• The level of pollution in the oceans

• The measurement of how much carbon dioxide someone's activities produce

• The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• The impact of deforestation on the environment

What does it mean to let your heart rule your head?

• To ignore personal desires and emotions

• To always follow logical and practical reasons

• To seek advice from others before making a decision

• To make decisions based on emotions rather than reason

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main factor contributing to climate change according to the text?

• Overconsumption

• Deforestation

• Overpopulation

• Industrialization

What is the meaning of the term 'mod cons' as used in the text?

• Modern constructions

• Modern conflicts

• Modern conveniences

• Modern concepts

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to be apologetic about something?

• To blame others for your mistakes

• To ignore the consequences of your actions

• To show that you feel sorry for something harmful you have said or done

• To be proud of something you have achieved

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main message conveyed by the Indian housewife, Priti Dhagan, in the text?

• She regrets her overconsumption habits

• She feels guilty about her shopping habits

• She advocates for reducing carbon footprint

• She believes that overconsumption leads to happiness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main conclusion drawn by Professor Ravikumar regarding low-income and high-income populations?

• High-income populations have lower carbon emissions

• Low-income populations have higher carbon emissions

• Both populations have similar carbon emissions

• High-income populations have higher carbon emissions

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the main point made by the presenters of The Climate Question regarding the impact of population on carbon emissions?

• The impact of population on carbon emissions is unknown

• The impact of population on carbon emissions is significant

• The impact of population on carbon emissions is decreasing

• The impact of population on carbon emissions is negligible

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2