Homework #28: Wooly Mammoth Day 7

What makes it harder for humans to respond to climate change?

• We don't trust scientists

• We evolved to focus on short-term threats

• Climate change is a hoax

• We don't believe in technology

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Which of the following is NOT a reason flooding is getting worse in NYC?

• Rising sea levels

• Old infrastructure

• More asphalt

• Stronger storms

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What is happening to the environment in cities?

• It's staying the same

• New species are moving in and some are disappearing

• Air quality is getting better

• Cities are getting colder

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What kind of consequences make people take action?

• Political debates

• Scientific theories

• Financial losses and personal harm

• News articles

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How much pollution can a single cruise ship emit compared to cars?

• As much as 10,000 cars

• As much as 100,000 cars

• As much as one million cars

• Less than a car

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Why is the cruise ship example important?

• It shows why cruises are fun

• It proves recycling is useless

• It highlights how industry impacts outweigh small personal choices

• It suggests banning all transportation

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What is the best combination to fight climate change?

• Recycling and biking

• Individual action and system-wide changes

• Voting and skipping vacations

• Protesting and planting trees

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What does a nuclear power plant do to make electricity?

• Burns natural gas

• Spins a turbine with solar panels

• Splits uranium atoms to boil water

• Captures wind energy

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Why is nuclear energy considered good for the environment?

• It’s cheap and fast to build

• It uses natural materials

• It creates zero carbon emissions

• It doesn’t need water

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Why are people hesitant about nuclear energy? (Choose two)

• It’s unreliable and weak

• Fear of accidents like Chernobyl

• It’s not supported by science

• Concern over nuclear waste

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