Climate Change and Environmental Impact Quiz

What is the average weather over a period of 30 years known as?

• Climate change

• Global warming

• Weather

• Greenhouse effect

Which of the following is a natural cause of climate change?

• Volcanic eruption

• Deforestation

• Burning fossil fuels

• Agriculture

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for trapping the Sun's heat?

• Ozone

• Water vapour

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

What is the process that occurs when gases in Earth's atmosphere trap the Sun's heat?

• Asteroid collision

• Deforestation

• Greenhouse effect

• Global warming

Which type of rock is most resistant to erosion?

• Basalt

• Clay

• Granite

• Sandstone

What is the main reason for sea level rise due to climate change?

• Melting glaciers

• Melting ice caps

• Deforestation

• Thermal expansion

Which coastal feature absorbs the impact of waves and prevents erosion?

• Sea wall

• Beach nourishment

• Rock armour

• Artificial reef

Which indigenous group from the Amazon rainforest is known for their vibrant body paint and headdresses?

• Inuit

• Kayapo Tribe

• Yanomami

• Maasai

What is the main reason the Kayapo Tribe is against the Belo Monte Dam?

• Cultural Impact

• Social Impact

• Economic Impact

• Environmental Impact

In which year were the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games held?

• 2018

• 2016

• 2014

• 2012