Understanding Climate Change

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

• methane (CH4)

• nitrous oxide (N2O)

• water vapor (H2O)

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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

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

• Deforestation decreases atmospheric CO2 levels and increases carbon absorption.

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

What role do fossil fuels play in climate change?

• Fossil fuels contribute to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases when burned, which trap heat in the atmosphere.

• Fossil fuels have no impact on the environment and climate.

• Fossil fuels are a renewable energy source that helps reduce carbon emissions.

• Burning fossil fuels cools the atmosphere by reflecting sunlight.

What are some effects of climate change on sea levels?

• Stable sea levels with no significant changes.

• Rising sea levels caused by volcanic activity.

• Decreasing sea levels due to increased rainfall.

• Rising sea levels due to thermal expansion and melting ice.

How does climate change impact biodiversity?

• Climate change improves biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• Climate change has no effect on biodiversity.

• Climate change only affects human populations, not wildlife.

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

What are the potential health impacts of climate change?

• Decreased risk of infectious diseases

• Improved air quality and respiratory health

• Enhanced agricultural productivity

• Increased heat-related illnesses, respiratory issues, spread of infectious diseases, malnutrition, dehydration, injuries from extreme weather, and mental health problems.

In what ways can agriculture be affected by climate change?

• Higher temperatures resulting in more crop diversity

• Agriculture can be affected by climate change through altered weather patterns, increased pests, reduced yields, and changes in crop viability.

• Increased rainfall leading to better crop growth

• Stable weather patterns enhancing agricultural productivity

How does climate change influence weather patterns?

• Climate change only affects ocean currents, not weather.

• Climate change influences weather patterns by altering temperature, precipitation, and the frequency of extreme weather events.

• Weather patterns are solely determined by geographical location.

• Climate change has no effect on weather patterns.