Climate Change

What is global warming?

• Global warming is a result of increased ice cream consumption.

• Global warming is caused by aliens.

• Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

• Global warming is a myth created by scientists.

Name one renewable source of energy.

• Hydropower

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

What is climate action and why is it important?

• Climate action is unnecessary and has no impact on the environment

• Climate action only benefits a select few individuals

• Climate action is important because it helps mitigate the effects of climate change, protect ecosystems, and ensure a sustainable future for all living beings.

• Climate action is a conspiracy theory created by scientists

How do extreme weather events impact the environment?

• Extreme weather events have no impact on the environment

• Extreme weather events promote ecosystem stability

• Extreme weather events impact the environment by causing habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, water pollution, and disruption of ecosystems.

• Extreme weather events lead to increased biodiversity

Explain the greenhouse effect in relation to climate change.

• The greenhouse effect only occurs during the night

• Greenhouse gases have a cooling effect on the Earth's climate

• The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation from a planet's atmosphere warms the planet's surface to a temperature above what it would be without its atmosphere. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change.

• The greenhouse effect is caused by the depletion of the ozone layer

How can individuals contribute to reducing carbon emissions?

• By supporting fossil fuel industries

• By using public transportation, carpooling, biking or walking instead of driving, reducing energy consumption at home, supporting renewable energy sources, and planting trees.

• By cutting down more trees

• By increasing energy consumption at home

What are the consequences of melting ice caps due to climate change?

• Increase in polar bear population

• Decrease in global temperatures

• No impact on marine life

• Consequences of melting ice caps include rising sea levels, loss of habitat for polar animals, disruption of ecosystems, increased global temperatures, and potential release of trapped greenhouse gases.

Describe the role of governments in combating climate change.

• Governments worsen climate change by promoting pollution

• Governments combat climate change by ignoring environmental issues

• Governments have no role in combating climate change

• Governments combat climate change by implementing policies, regulations, and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy sources, protect natural resources, and encourage sustainable practices.