Climate Assessment

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What is climate change?

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A long-term change in the average weather patterns in a region.

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What is the main cause of recent climate change? A. Volcanic eruptions, B. Solar flares, C. Human activities, like burning fossil fuels, D. Changes in Earth's orbit

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Human activities, like burning fossil fuels

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What is a carbon footprint?

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The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by a person, group, or activity.

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What is the primary cause of sea level rise? A) Volcanic eruptions, B) Melting ice caps and glaciers, C) Earthquakes, D) Deforestation

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Melting ice caps and glaciers

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Which of the following is a direct consequence of sea level rise? A) Increased agricultural yield, B) Coastal flooding, C) More frequent snowstorms, D) Lower global temperatures

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Coastal flooding

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What happens to seawater as it warms?

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It expands.

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Which regions are most affected by sea level rise? A) Mountainous regions, B) Coastal regions, C) Deserts, D) Plains

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Coastal regions

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Why is it important to understand sea level rise?

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To protect coastal communities.

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What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint? A. Use more electricity, B. Walk or bike instead of driving a car, C. Leave lights on when leaving a room, D. Burn more fossil fuels

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Walk or bike instead of driving a car

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Which of the following activities increases a carbon footprint? A. Planting trees, B. Driving a car that uses gasoline, C. Using solar panels for energy, D. Recycling plastic bottles

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Driving a car that uses gasoline