Understanding Climate Change Impacts

The video tutorial explains the difference between weather and climate, focusing on how climate is the average of weather patterns over time. It introduces greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, explaining their role in climate change. The video highlights the impact of climate change, such as increased wildfires and hurricanes, and emphasizes human contributions through fossil fuel use. It discusses solutions like reducing carbon emissions and the importance of climate education. The video concludes with resources for further learning.

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

• Weather is predictable; climate is not.

• Weather is global; climate is local.

• Weather is constant; climate changes daily.

Which of the following is a major source of carbon dioxide?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Ocean currents

• Volcanic eruptions

• Photosynthesis

What role do greenhouse gases play in the Earth's atmosphere?

• They increase the Earth's albedo.

• They block sunlight from reaching the Earth.

• They trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

• They cool the Earth's surface.

How much has the Earth's temperature increased since 1880?

• 1 degree Fahrenheit

• 2 degrees Fahrenheit

• 3 degrees Fahrenheit

• 4 degrees Fahrenheit

What is one impact of climate change on polar bears?

• Longer hibernation periods

• More breeding grounds

• Loss of ice habitat

• Increased food supply

Which region in the United States is experiencing more severe wildfires due to climate change?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Western United States

What is a key factor that makes current climate change different from past climate changes?

• It is primarily driven by human activities.

• It is less impactful than past changes.

• It is caused by natural cycles.

• It is slower than past changes.

Which of the following is a method to reduce greenhouse gases?

• Expanding urban areas

• Deforestation

• Increasing fossil fuel use

• Using alternative energy sources

What role can engineers play in addressing climate change?

• Predicting weather patterns

• Documenting climate change effects

• Writing climate change policies

• Developing more effective solar panels

Why is it important to educate children about climate change?

• They are not affected by it.

• They can ignore the problem.

• They will face the consequences in the future.

• They have no role in solving it.