What was the main point of James Hansen's 1988 testimony to the United States Congress?
Can you outsmart the apples and oranges fallacy? | Elizabeth Cox

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Global warming will not affect humanity.
Global warming is a natural phenomenon.
Human activity is a significant cause of global warming.
The climate has always been stable.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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During the 1997 Senate hearing, what did some experts claim about past warm periods?
They were caused by human activity.
They were due to natural variations.
They were not as warm as the 20th century.
They were irrelevant to current climate trends.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a false analogy in the context of climate change discussions?
Comparing two phenomena with different causes.
Using scientific data to support claims.
Ignoring historical climate data.
Assuming all warm periods have the same duration.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a likely cause of the Cretaceous hot greenhouse period?
Solar flares.
Deforestation by ancient civilizations.
Volcanic activity increasing CO2 levels.
Human industrial activity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum differ from the Cretaceous period?
It had no impact on polar regions.
It was caused by volcanic eruptions.
It was cooler than the Cretaceous period.
It involved the release of methane from ocean sediments.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the 2013 UN report conclude about the cause of recent global warming?
It is mainly driven by human activities.
It is a result of volcanic eruptions.
It is primarily due to natural variations.
It is caused by solar activity.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is it important to avoid false analogies in climate science?
They help in making quick decisions.
They are always accurate.
They hinder rigorous study and evidence collection.
They simplify complex concepts.
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