Climate Change Quiz

What is climate change?

• A sudden increase in global temperature due to volcanic activity.

• A long-term change in the average temperature and weather patterns of the Earth's atmosphere.

• A seasonal variation in weather conditions.

• A temporary fluctuation in global temperature due to solar activity.

Why is climate change a problem?

• Climate change disrupts weather patterns and causes extreme weather events.

• Climate change reduces the number of natural disasters.

• Climate change only affects coastal areas.

• Climate change does not impact organisms' ability to adapt.

What causes sea levels to rise as a result of climate change?

• Decrease in ocean water temperature.

• Expansion of ocean water due to cooling.

• Melting of ice sheets and glaciers.

• Decrease in ocean salinity.

What is the main driver of climate change according to the provided content?

• Natural processes such as volcanic activity.

• Human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

• Solar activity.

• Ocean currents.

What is COP26?

• An international conference focused on climate change.

• A treaty to regulate carbon emissions from industries.

• A scientific expedition to study polar ice caps.

• A campaign to promote renewable energy.

What percentage of global emissions do the 50 least developed countries contribute to global warming?

• 1%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the significance of reaching 'net zero' emissions by 2050, as mentioned in the content?

• It ensures a complete halt to all carbon emissions.

• It balances any carbon emissions with carbon removal from the atmosphere.

• It marks the achievement of 50% reduction in global emissions.

• It signifies a complete transition to renewable energy sources.

What is the primary purpose of the Paris Agreement?

• To promote economic growth through industrialization.

• To address social justice issues globally.

• To mitigate the impacts of climate change and limit global temperature rise.

• To facilitate international trade agreements.

Which human activities contribute to the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, as highlighted in the content?

• Planting more trees.

• Deforestation and burning of fossil fuels.

• Promoting renewable energy sources.

• Implementing wildlife conservation measures.

What is the main principle behind climate justice, as explained in the content?

• Prioritizing economic growth over environmental concerns.

• Ensuring that developed countries bear the burden of climate change impacts.

• Protecting and empowering vulnerable groups disproportionately affected by climate change.

• Promoting technological solutions to mitigate climate change effects.