Understanding Climate Change

What are some common renewable energy technologies?

• Electric, hydrogen, and battery energy technologies.

• Nuclear, coal, natural gas, oil, and propane energy technologies.

• Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass energy technologies.

• Tidal, wave, and fossil fuel energy technologies.

How does climate change impact biodiversity in ecosystems?

• Climate change improves biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• Climate change has no effect on species populations.

• Climate change negatively impacts biodiversity by causing habitat loss, altering species distributions, and increasing extinction rates.

• Climate change only affects weather patterns, not ecosystems.

What is a carbon footprint and how can it be reduced?

• A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or entity, and it can be reduced by using energy-efficient practices, renewable energy, reducing waste, and sustainable transportation.

• A carbon footprint is the amount of money spent on carbon credits.

• It can be reduced by increasing fossil fuel usage and deforestation.

• A carbon footprint measures the physical size of carbon objects.

Name one strategy for mitigating climate change effects.

• Reduce recycling efforts

• Increase fossil fuel consumption

• Promote deforestation

• Transition to renewable energy sources

What role do solar panels play in renewable energy?

• Solar panels play a crucial role in harnessing solar energy, a key component of renewable energy sources.

• Solar panels are primarily used for heating water.

• Solar panels are only effective in cloudy weather.

• Solar panels are a type of fossil fuel.

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• Deforestation decreases atmospheric CO2 levels and increases carbon absorption.

• Deforestation has no impact on climate change or carbon levels.

• Deforestation helps to cool the planet by increasing tree cover.

• Deforestation contributes to climate change by increasing atmospheric CO2 levels and reducing carbon absorption.

What are the benefits of using wind energy?

• Increased reliance on fossil fuels

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

• The benefits of using wind energy include sustainability, reduced emissions, job creation, and lower energy costs.

• Decreased job opportunities

How can individuals contribute to climate change mitigation?

• Individuals can contribute to climate change mitigation by adopting sustainable practices and advocating for environmental policies.

• By ignoring recycling programs

• By increasing energy consumption

• By using more plastic products

What are the environmental impacts of hydroelectric power?

• Hydroelectric power has no environmental impacts.

• It can disrupt local ecosystems and fish populations.

• Hydroelectric power is the cleanest form of energy with no drawbacks.

• It increases greenhouse gas emissions significantly.

What is the significance of energy efficiency in combating climate change?

• Energy efficiency reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

• It has no effect on climate change.

• Energy efficiency increases energy costs.

• It promotes the use of fossil fuels.