Impact of Fossil Fuels on Climate

Climate experts believe that burning fossil fuels (e.g. coal, oil) contributes to overheating the Earth, which can cause an increase in extreme weather such as storms and coastal flooding. What is the main greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels?

• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• Methane (CH₄)

• Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)

• Ozone (O₃)

When fossil fuels are burned, they release huge amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere. What effect does this have on the Earth's temperature?

• Temperature decreases

• Temperature remains the same

• Temperature rises

• Temperature fluctuates

This increased heating of the Earth also means more frequent and intense storms. What is one consequence of the increased evaporation of water?

• Less rain

• More rain

• No change in rain

• Drier conditions

What is a significant consequence of the melting polar ice caps due to global warming?

• Decrease in sea levels

• Increase in sea levels

• No change in sea levels

• Stabilization of sea levels

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that can help reduce the reliance on fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

• Oil

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By decreasing carbon dioxide levels

• By increasing carbon dioxide levels

• By stabilizing carbon dioxide levels