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Facts about climate

Quiz by Cathy Willsmore

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?
    Oxygen
    Methane
    Carbon dioxide
    Nitrogen
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the primary cause of the ozone depletion in the atmosphere?
    Methane (CH4)
    Carbon dioxide (CO2)
    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
    Nitrous oxide (N2O)
    30s
  • Q3
    Which climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?
    Mediterranean climate
    Tropical climate
    Subtropical climate
    Desert climate
    30s
  • Q4
    Which climate zone is characterized by extremely cold temperatures, with an annual average temperature below freezing?
    Tropical rainforest climate
    Desert climate
    Temperate climate
    Polar climate
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the primary driver of Earth's climate?
    The sun
    The moon
    Human activities
    Volcanic activity
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the difference between weather and climate?
    Weather refers to long-term patterns of weather, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions
    Weather refers to patterns of weather in urban areas, while climate refers to patterns of weather in rural areas
    Weather and climate are the same thing
    Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of weather
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main determinant of Earth's climate zones?
    Latitude
    Altitude
    Seasons
    Ocean currents
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the role of the ozone layer in Earth's climate?
    The ozone layer traps heat and contributes to global warming
    The ozone layer regulates Earth's temperature
    The ozone layer causes fluctuations in weather patterns
    The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the main cause of the seasons on Earth?
    Changes in distance from the sun
    Variations in ocean currents
    Atmospheric pollution
    The tilt of the Earth's axis
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the main factor responsible for the formation of clouds?
    Force of gravity
    Solar radiation absorption
    Water vapor condensation
    Volcanic activity
    30s

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