Climate Change and Scientific Programs Quiz

What did the scientific evidence for anthropogenic climate change show?

• It was inconclusive.

• It was overwhelming.

• It was minimal.

• It was irrelevant.

What was one of the conditions for the U.S. not to sign the Kyoto Protocol?

• It would increase U.S. exports

• It would result in serious harm to the U.S. economy

• It would improve U.S. relations with Europe

• It would decrease U.S. energy consumption

What industry viewed a move away from fossil fuels as a threat?

• Automotive

• Oil

• Technology

• Agriculture

How much did these companies pay out in dividends and shares to investors?

• $50 billion

• $110 billion

• $150 billion

• $200 billion

What do people who doubt climate change actively follow?

• Political news

• Scientific research

• Economic trends

• Technological advancements

What is the oil industry's motivation for promoting climate skepticism?

• To increase renewable energy use

• To protect their profits

• To reduce carbon emissions

• To support scientific research

What has addressing climate change fallen victim to in U.S. politics?

• Bipartisan support

• Partisan lines

• Universal agreement

• Political indifference

What is the impact of oil companies leading people to focus on their own carbon footprint?

• It increases global warming

• It diverts attention from collective action

• It promotes renewable energy

• It reduces fossil fuel use

What is the purpose of the changes opposed by oil companies?

• To increase fossil fuel use

• To preserve self-interest

• To reduce economic growth

• To support government policies

What is the general stance of Republicans on climate change according to the text?

• They fully support climate action.

• They question scientific findings on climate change.

• They prioritize climate change over economic growth.

• They are neutral on climate change.