Understanding Climate Change Quiz

True or False: Climate change refers to long-term changes in Earth's average temperature and weather patterns.

• True

• False

True or False: The main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change is carbon dioxide (CO2).

• True

• False

True or False: Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, contribute significantly to the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• True

• False

True or False: Climate change only affects the weather and temperature in one specific region.

• True

• False

True or False: The greenhouse effect is a human-made phenomenon and is not a natural process.

• True

• False

True or False: Climate change has no impact on the frequency or severity of natural disasters.

• True

• False

True or False: The polar ice caps are not melting as a result of climate change.

• True

• False

True or False: The term "global warming" and "climate change" are distinct and refer to different phenomena.

• True

• False

True or False: Oceans do not play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide and mitigating climate change.

• True

• False

True or False: Everyone can contribute to addressing climate change by reducing their carbon footprint through actions like conserving energy and reducing waste.

• True

• False