Understanding Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

What is the main cause of the recent increase in global temperatures?

• Natural volcanic activity

• Increased solar radiation

• Human activities like burning fossil fuels

• Changes in Earth’s orbit

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What does the term "carbon footprint" refer to?

• The amount of CO₂ absorbed by plants

• The total greenhouse gases produced by an individual or activity

• Footprints left in coal mines

• The carbon content of shoes

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Which of the following is not a consequence of climate change?

• Rising sea levels

• More frequent extreme weather events

• Increased biodiversity

• Melting glaciers

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What is the main cause of rising sea levels?

• Melting ice caps and glaciers

• Earthquakes under the ocean

• Ocean animals moving to warmer areas

• Increased rainfall

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Which gas is not considered a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Methane (CH₄)

• Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

• Oxygen (O₂)

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Diesel

• Solar power

Which human activity contributes the most to climate change?

• Using wind turbines

• Burning fossil fuels

• Walking to school

• Recycling paper

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A person’s total impact on the environment, based on the amount of greenhouse gases they produce, is called their carbon

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The __________ Agreement is an international treaty aimed at reducing global emissions.

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The melting of __________ at the poles contributes to rising sea levels.

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