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- Q1
What is the greenhouse effect?
Certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth
The tilt of the Earth changes the amount of solar energy the Earth receives
Life on Earth 'exhales' gas that warms up the atmosphere
The Sun is putting out more radiant energy over time
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q2
If the greenhouse effect is natural, then why is today's climate change a bad thing?
All of the choices are correct
A small increase in greenhouse gas concentration can have a large effect of increased warming.
Once released into the atmosphere, greenhouse gases remain potent for many years, making it difficult to reverse the process.
Abrupt changes to the climate system may have unintended outcomes that may pose challenges for societies, like more extreme weather, spread of diseases, a decline in marine life, or an alteration of ocean circulation patterns.
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q3
If we stopped burning fossil fuels today, what would happen to the climate?
Earth's average temperature would continue to rise.
Temperatures would continue to warm, then begin to cool down in 100 years or more.
Temperatures would stop increasing once greenhouse gas concentrations stopped increasing.
Temperatures would fluctuate, but stay the same on average.
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q4
How are warming ocean temperatures impacting whales, fish, & other marine mammals?
Summer seems longer so fish are schooling less
Warmer water makes them sleepy
a. They aren’t as hungry because it’s so hot
Their migratory patterns are changing
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q5
Why are forests important for mitigating climate change?
Trees provide building materials
Forests serve as a sink in the carbon cycle
Leaves of trees reflect all sunlight away from the Earth
Trees are an important food source
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q6
Of the following, the most impactful action you can take to reduce your carbon footprint is:
Turn off your lights more often
Drive a hybrid car
Eat a plant-based diet
Hang your clothes to dry
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-4 - Q7
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
CH4
CO2
All of the choices are correct
Water vapor
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q8
Which of the following are consequences associated with climate change?
All of the choices are correct
More extreme weather like droughts, heatwaves, and hurricanes.
The ice sheets are declining, glaciers are in retreat globally, and our oceans are more acidic than ever.
Surface temperatures are setting new heat records about each year.
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q9
Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming. What is the second highest greenhouse gas produced?
Oxygen
Nitrous Oxide
Methane
Fluorinated gases
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q10
What can you do to help fight climate change?
Divest from fossil fuel companies
All of the choices are correct
Vote for political candidates who will advocate for climate-related legislation and policy improvements.
Engage yourself in the science behind climate change
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-4 - Q11
Which of the following is NOT evidence of global warming?
Sea level rising
Less water vapor in the air
More extreme weather events
Loss of arctic sea ice
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q12
Which of these activities is the biggest contributor of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere?
Burning of fossil fuels
Cement manufacturing
Deforestation
Land clearing for agriculture
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-4 - Q13
According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, the biggest threat towards development is:
Melting Polar Ice-Caps
Population Growth
Pollution
Climate change
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q14
The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place including temperature, precipitation, wind and humidity.
Weather
Climate
Global warming
Climate change
30sHUMSS_MCT12-Ih-i-2 - Q15
The pattern of weather conditions over many years is called ______.
Climate
Biosphere
Barometer
Atmosphere
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