Climate Change Quiz

What is the primary cause of recent global warming?

• Volcanic activity

• Solar radiation changes

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activities

• Natural climate cycles

Which gas is considered the most significant greenhouse gas?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Halocarbons

What phenomenon significantly weakens or shifts ocean currents in the southern Pacific?

• Thermal expansion

• El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

• Ocean acidification

• Greenhouse effect

What is the predicted sea-level rise by the year 2100?

• 1 to 2 feet

• 2 to 3 feet

• 1 to 4 feet

• 4 to 5 feet

Which of the following is a consequence of ocean acidification?

• Increased fish populations

• Improved marine biodiversity

• Decreased pH levels affecting shell formation

• Enhanced coral growth

What is the average temperature increase since the last ice age?

• 8°C (14°F)

• 10°C (18°F)

• 6°C (11°F)

• 4°C (7°F)

Which of the following is a method scientists use to measure historical climate changes?

• Weather satellites

• Fossil evidence

• Ocean currents

• Greenhouse gas concentrations

What is the effect of increased evaporation due to global warming?

• Increased droughts

• More stable weather patterns

• Decreased rainfall

• Lower temperatures

Which country is at risk of becoming uninhabitable due to rising sea levels?

• Netherlands

• Tuvalu

• Maldives

• Bangladesh

What is the role of albedo in climate change?

• It measures the amount of greenhouse gases

• It reflects sunlight and affects surface temperatures

• It indicates ocean acidity levels

• It tracks historical temperature changes