Global Warming

What is global warming?

• Global warming is the short-term decrease in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

• Global warming is the natural fluctuation in Earth's average surface temperature over time.

• Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

• Global warming is the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to volcanic activity.

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Name one cause of global warming.

• The burning of fossil fuels

• Industrial emissions

• Volcanic activity

• Deforestation

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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

• Deforestation increases the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, leading to decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• Deforestation has no impact on the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide.

• Deforestation reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• Deforestation leads to increased levels of oxygen in the atmosphere, reducing global warming.

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What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that cause acid rain

• Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere

• Gases that absorb ultraviolet radiation

• Gases that deplete the ozone layer

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What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• methane

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What are some effects of global warming on the environment?

• Increased rainfall, decreased droughts, and improved agricultural productivity

• Decreased ocean acidity, increased fish populations, and improved coral reef health

• Reduced air pollution, improved air quality, and decreased respiratory illnesses

• Rising temperatures, melting ice caps and glaciers, sea level rise, extreme weather events, changes in ecosystems and biodiversity

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How does global warming affect polar ice caps?

• Global warming causes the polar ice caps to shift.

• Global warming causes the polar ice caps to melt.

• Global warming has no impact on polar ice caps.

• Global warming causes the polar ice caps to grow.

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Why is it important to take action against global warming?

• To promote the use of fossil fuels and contribute to global warming.

• To mitigate its negative impacts and protect the planet and future generations.

• To accelerate global warming and increase its positive impacts.

• To ignore its negative impacts and prioritize short-term gains.

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