Climate Change Communication Quiz

What was the main comparison made between media coverage of Jeff Bezos's space trip and climate change?

• Both received equal coverage throughout the year.

• Bezos's trip received more coverage in one day than climate change did all year.

• Climate change received more coverage than Bezos's trip.

• Neither topic was covered by the media.

What was a key finding about climate change coverage in magazines and media websites?

• Climate change is the most covered topic.

• Most magazines have a dedicated section for climate change.

• Climate change stories are often not prominently featured.

• All media websites have a climate change section.

What challenge do climate scientists face when communicating their findings?

• They have too much media coverage.

• Their findings are too simple to understand.

• Their findings are often complex and hard to relate to.

• They are not allowed to publish their findings.

What was a common barrier to climate reporting identified in a recent study?

• There is no interest in climate change.

• The topic requires specialized reporters and funding.

• The news cycle is too slow.

• Climate change happens too quickly.

What is a 'discourse of delay' in the context of climate change?

• A tactic to postpone action by emphasizing high costs.

• A way to simplify climate science.

• A strategy to accelerate climate action.

• A method to increase public awareness.

What is a common tactic used by climate change skeptics today?

• Arguing that the energy transition is too costly.

• Denying the existence of climate change.

• Claiming that individual actions are unnecessary.

• Promoting immediate and drastic action.

Why is it challenging for people to grasp the impact of climate change?

• It is frequently covered in the media.

• It is a visible and immediate threat.

• It is often discussed in simple terms.

• It is an abstract and complex issue.

What is one way to make climate science more relatable to the public?

• Avoid discussing climate change altogether.

• Only report on climate change in scientific journals.

• Focus solely on scientific data.

• Integrate climate topics with everyday experiences.

What is the benefit of focusing on collective power over individual responsibility in climate action?

• It reduces the need for government intervention.

• It eliminates the need for scientific research.

• It encourages broader engagement and action.

• It shifts the burden entirely to individuals.

What is a suggested change to improve climate science communication?

• Avoid integrating climate topics with other areas.

• Make scientific publications more accessible and relatable.

• Limit climate science to academic circles.

• Focus only on the negative impacts of climate change.