Understanding Climate Change

What is the definition of climate in terms of duration?

• Weather over a few decades

• Weather over a few months

• Weather over centuries or millennia

• Daily weather patterns

What has been identified as the primary cause of recent rapid climate changes?

• Human activities

• Natural disasters

• Ocean currents

• Solar variations

How do greenhouse gases affect Earth's temperature?

• They increase the temperature

• They cool the planet

• They have no effect

• They only affect the poles

What is a direct consequence of higher greenhouse gas concentrations?

• Increased heat retention

• More moderate weather

• Decreased ocean levels

• Reduced biodiversity

Which of the following is a result of climate change?

• Decreased hurricane activity

• Cooler ocean temperatures

• Lower sea levels

• More extreme weather events

What global action is being taken to address climate change?

• Countries are isolating economically

• Countries are competing in technology

• Countries are working together

• No action is being taken

Which personal action can help fight climate change?

• Driving longer distances

• Eating more imported food

• Using more plastic

• Using less electricity

How can reusing items contribute to combating climate change?

• It has no impact

• It reduces waste and resource use

• It increases energy consumption

• It promotes deforestation