Climate Change Quiz

What is the main human activity that releases the most greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

• Driving cars

• Burning fossil fuels

• Growing crops

• Recycling

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

Why do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change?

• They block sunlight from reaching Earth.

• They trap heat from the Sun in the atmosphere.

• They cause the Earth's orbit to change.

• They reduce the amount of water vapor in the air.

What is deforestation?

• Cutting down trees to make paper

• Planting new trees to replace old ones

• Clearing forests for land use

• Protecting forests from wildfires

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• It reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• It increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• It releases stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• It has no effect on climate change.

What is the term used to describe the gradual warming of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Global warming

• Climate change

• Greenhouse effect

• Acid rain

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?

• Rising sea levels

• Increasing temperatures

• Changing weather patterns

• All of the above

Why are rising sea levels a concern?

• They can cause coastal flooding

• They can reduce the amount of freshwater available

• They can cause earthquakes

• They have no negative consequences

How can we reduce our carbon footprint?

• By using more fossil fuels

• By driving cars less often

• By wasting food

• By using more electricity

What is the importance of renewable energy sources?

• They are non-renewable

• They produce greenhouse gases

• They are cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels

• They are more expensive than fossil fuels