Understanding Climate Change and Political Polarization

How many scientific societies in the United States have issued official statements on climate change?

• 10

• 25

• 30

• 18

What percentage of climate scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans?

• 75%

• 97%

• 100%

• 50%

According to a 2016 poll, what percentage of conservative Republicans believe global warming is mostly caused by human activities?

• 26%

• 49%

• 82%

• 97%

What is the best predictor of someone's belief about climate change in the United States?

• Their education level

• Their political party

• Their age

• Their geographic location

What is the term used to describe the tendency of people to rely on trusted sources for opinions on complex issues?

• Cognitive overload

• Cognitive miser

• Cognitive bias

• Cognitive dissonance

What did Senator Inhofe use to illustrate his point about climate change being a hoax?

• A snowball

• A thermometer

• A weather map

• A scientific report

What is a common objection to climate change solutions according to the video?

• They are too cheap

• They involve government interference

• They are too simple

• They are ineffective

What is one proposed solution to climate change mentioned in the video?

• Ignoring the issue

• Relying solely on nuclear energy

• Empowering the free market with a carbon price

• Banning all fossil fuels

What is the main message about the relationship between science and politics in the video?

• Science and politics are unrelated

• Politics is more important than science

• Political beliefs should not affect scientific facts

• Science should dictate political decisions

What does the video suggest about the diversity of solutions to climate change?

• Solutions should be tailored to political beliefs

• There is only one correct solution

• Solutions are unnecessary

• There are multiple solutions across the political spectrum