Cultural Studies and Climate Change Quiz

What is the primary cause of climate change?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning fossil fuels

• Ocean currents

• Deforestation only

How does climate change affect global cultures differently?

• All cultures are impacted equally

• Coastal cultures face rising sea levels, while desert cultures face water scarcity

• Only developed nations experience extreme weather

• Cultures remain unaffected by climate change

What role does culture play in addressing climate change?

• Cultures adapt their practices to promote sustainability

• Culture has no role in climate change responses

• Cultures only resist change

• Culture worsens climate change

What does "Predict" mean in managing climate change impacts?

• Identifying cultural responses to climate issues

• Studying trends to forecast potential impacts

• Protecting buildings from earthquakes

• Preparing communities for floods

Why is cultural diversity important when addressing climate change?

• It ensures that only one solution is applied globally

• Different cultures contribute unique solutions to climate challenges

• Cultural diversity increases environmental problems

• It makes adaptation impossible

What is one cultural response to rising sea levels in island nations?

• Building underground shelters

• Constructing floating homes or stilt houses

• Relocating entire populations to deserts

• Ignoring the issue

How do desert cultures, like those in Qatar, prepare for climate change?

• By ignoring water scarcity

• By developing advanced desalination plants

• By promoting mass migration

• By relying solely on fossil fuels

What is the cultural significance of renewable energy projects in Qatar?

• They are unnecessary for the country's development

• They align with Qatar's focus on sustainability and global leadership

• They only benefit rural communities

• They replace all cultural traditions

How does climate change affect cultural heritage sites?

• Climate change has no impact on heritage sites

• Rising temperatures and sea levels can damage or destroy them

• Climate change protects heritage sites

• Heritage sites are immune to environmental changes

What is an example of "Monitoring" in the context of climate change?

• Teaching students about cultural responses to climate

• Using technology to track changes in global temperature and sea levels

• Ignoring global temperature data

• Building taller buildings