Global Issues

What is the main cause of climate change?

• Solar flares

• Volcanic eruptions

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• Deforestation

Which natural disaster is characterized by a sudden shaking of the ground?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Volcano

What is the primary driver of population growth worldwide?

• Migration

• Increased life expectancy

• Death rate exceeding birth rate

• Birth rate exceeding death rate

Which region is most affected by water scarcity?

• Central America, Canada, and Russia

• Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia

• Africa, Europe, and Oceania

• Europe, South America, and Australia

What is the process of cutting down trees in forests called?

• Afforestation

• Reforestation

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• Deforestation leads to the creation of new forests, which help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Deforestation has no impact on climate change.

• Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• Deforestation increases the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Which natural disaster is caused by the heating of the Earth's atmosphere?

• volcano eruption

• heatwave

• avalanche

• tsunami

What is the term for the rapid increase in the number of people in a specific area?

• population boom

• people burst

• population explosion

• demographic surge

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 71%

• 30%

• 85%

• 50%

What are some solutions to combat deforestation?

• Ignore laws and regulations regarding logging

• Encourage deforestation for urban development

• Cut down all trees for economic gain

• Promote sustainable logging, plant more trees, enforce laws against illegal logging, establish protected areas, and promote agroforestry.