Climate Change, Greenhouse gasses, Fossil Fuels, Adapting, Mitigate, renewable energy
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- Q1What is the main cause of climate change?AdaptingMitigateGreenhouse gasesFossil fuels30s
- Q2Which of the following is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions?MitigateAdaptingRenewable energyFossil fuels30s
- Q3What is the term used to describe the actions taken to reduce the impacts of climate change?AdaptingGreenhouse gasesFossil fuelsMitigate30s
- Q4Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?Solar powerFossil fuelsWind turbinesGreenhouse gases30s
- Q5What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?OzoneCarbon dioxideMethaneNitrous oxide30s
- Q6What is the primary cause of climate change?Volcanic activitySolar radiationThe burning of fossil fuels by humansNatural fluctuations in Earth's climate30s
- Q7Which gases trap heat in Earth's lower atmosphere, leading to global warming?Hydrogen and heliumCarbon dioxide and methaneOxygen and nitrogenArgon and neon30s
- Q8What are some impacts of climate change?Increased rainfall, stronger hurricanes, improved agricultural productivityDecreasing global temperatures, sea level rise, extreme heatExpansion of deserts, more intense storms, threats to biodiversityBetter air quality, reduced natural disasters, enhanced ecosystem services30s
- Q9What is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century?Poverty and inequalityInfectious diseasesCancerClimate change30s
- Q10Will global warming still occur even if the goals set under the 2015 Paris Agreement are met?NoOnly in developing countriesYesNot enough data to determine30s
- Q11What can help reduce risks associated with climate change?Continuing to burn fossil fuelsAdapting through measures like flood control and drought-resistant cropsIgnoring the issue and hoping it goes awayPlanting more trees30s
- Q12Which communities are often the most vulnerable to climate change?Poorer communitiesUrban communitiesWealthy communitiesRural communities30s
- Q13What are some consequences of climate change?Intense droughts, rising sea levels, declining biodiversityCooler temperatures, increased crop yields, improved air qualityExpanding forests, increased wildlife populations, enhanced ecosystem servicesReduced rainfall, stronger hurricanes, improved water quality30s
- Q14What does climate change impact?Financial markets, industrial production, political stabilityEducation, transportation, communication, leisureTechnology, infrastructure, energy systems, human rightsHealth, food and water security, housing, safety, work30s
- Q15What are efforts needed to minimize the impacts of climate change?Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the changing climateIncreasing fossil fuel use and denying the existence of climate changeRelying solely on renewable energy sources and ignoring adaptation measuresBuilding more coal-fired power plants and deforesting large areas30s