Climate Change and Weather Phenomena Quiz

What happened to the weather station in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland?

• It was upgraded with new technology.

• It was destroyed by a storm.

• It was relocated to a different area.

• It was shut down due to lack of funding.

In Florida, what does the term Sunny Day Flooding mean?

• Flooding that occurs during a hurricane.

• Flooding that happens on a sunny day due to high tides.

• Flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

• Flooding that occurs only in the winter.

Why do we ignore climate change? What does science have to say?

• Because it is not a real threat.

• Because it is too expensive to address.

• Because it is a slow process and not immediately visible.

• Because it only affects certain regions.

What concerns the Indian government more than addressing Climate Change?

• Economic growth

• Education reform

• Healthcare improvement

• Military expansion

Why will the Pacific island nations be the first hit by Climate Change?

• They have large populations

• They are located at high altitudes

• They are low-lying and vulnerable to sea level rise

• They have strong economies

What does the ocean do for our climate/society?

• Provides fresh water

• Regulates temperature and weather patterns

• Produces fossil fuels

• Increases land area

Explain why and how forests store carbon. Why are the forests of Indonesia being destroyed?

• Forests store carbon by absorbing it from the atmosphere; they are destroyed for agriculture.

• Forests store carbon in their roots; they are destroyed for urban development.

• Forests store carbon in the soil; they are destroyed for mining.

• Forests store carbon by releasing it into the air; they are destroyed for tourism.

Give a reason that reducing the amount of beef you consume would lower your carbon footprint.

• Beef production requires less water than other meats.

• Beef production emits more greenhouse gases than other meats.

• Beef production uses fewer resources than plant-based foods.

• Beef production has no impact on the environment.

Why did they have to move the set of the Revenant?

• The original location was too remote.

• The original location was affected by climate change.

• The original location was too expensive.

• The original location was not visually appealing.

What is the purpose of the Tesla Gigafactory?

• To produce electric vehicles

• To manufacture solar panels

• To create energy storage solutions

• To develop wind turbines