Understanding Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect and Fossil Fuels

The video tutorial explains climate change, differentiating it from weather, and highlights the global temperature rise due to increased greenhouse gases. It discusses the role of fossil fuels in carbon emissions and their impact on the climate, emphasizing the need for awareness and action.

What is the main reason people might feel powerless about climate change?

• Not seeing changes in local weather

• Believing it's a natural process

• Feeling overwhelmed by the topic

• Lack of scientific knowledge

How is climate different from weather?

• Climate is only about temperature, weather includes all conditions

• Climate is the average weather over a long period, weather is short-term

• Climate changes daily, weather is long-term

• Weather is predictable, climate is not

Since 1980, by how much has the global climate increased per decade?

• 0.32°F

• 0.14°F

• 2.0°F

• 1.0°F

What is the primary function of greenhouse gases?

• To block sunlight

• To insulate the planet by trapping heat

• To cool the Earth's surface

• To create clouds

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Oxygen

What are fossil fuels primarily made from?

• Ocean water

• Volcanic ash

• Ancient plants and animals

• Minerals and rocks

What is a major byproduct of burning fossil fuels?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Helium