Climate change

Climate change is ...

• Seasonal temperature variations

• Global climate variations

• Consequence of the use of renewable energies

The main consequences of climate change are:

• The increase of temperature, the melting and the increase of the sea water’s level.

• The extinction of plants and animal species.

• All previous options.

The greenhouse effect is ...

• Creating ideal temperatures for growing plants.

• Function of the atmosphere that allows the heat released by the earth to be lost to space.

• Function of the atmosphere that prevents meteorites from entering terrestrial space.

What is the gas most easily associated with the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen.

• Sulfur Dioxide.

• Carbon dioxide.

What are the main sources of greenhouse gases?

• Agriculture, industry, transport, and thermoelectric power plants.

• Hydroelectric power plants, organic farming, and artisanal fishing.

• Wind power plants, solar power plants, electric transport.

Which of the following is caused by global warming?

• Earthquakes.

• Volcanic eruptions.

• Extreme climatic phenomena (hurricanes, storms…).

How is the EU's pact on the environment named?

• European Pact.

• World Compact.

• European Ecological Pact.

Talking about sustainable development means:

• To talk about development and progress.

• To talk about progress for everyone preserving nature.

• To talk about long-term sustainable costs.

Sustainable Development involves three pillars, what are they?

• Environmental, Ecological and Economic.

• Economic, Environmental and Social.

• Social, Environmental and Spatial.

When is World Environment Day celebrated?

• March 21st

• June 5th

• May 1st