Fossil Fuels and Climate Degradation Quiz

What are the primary greenhouse gases emitted from burning fossil fuels?

• Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, oxygen

• Carbon monoxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor

• Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen dioxide

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Which greenhouse gas is primarily emitted from the combustion of coal for electricity generation?

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Water vapor

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What is the main consequence of the accumulation of carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels?

• Reduced sea levels

• Less frequent heat waves

• Melting polar ice caps

• Decreased global temperatures

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Which greenhouse gas is released during the extraction and transport of fossil fuels, as well as from livestock and agricultural practices?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

What is the primary impact of climate degradation on coral reefs?

• Enhanced growth

• Reduced acidity

• Increased biodiversity

• Bleaching and degradation

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What is the main recommendation to mitigate the environmental consequences of our reliance on fossil fuels?

• Discourage global cooperation

• Ignore emission reduction measures

• Transition to sustainable, low-carbon alternatives

• Increase fossil fuel usage

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What is the primary focus of urgent and concerted efforts in relation to fossil fuels and climate degradation?

• Transition to sustainable, low-carbon alternatives

• Increase fossil fuel usage

• Discourage global cooperation

• Ignore emission reduction measures

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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What is the primary impact of climate degradation on terrestrial biodiversity?

• Altered temperature patterns

• Enhanced growth

• Reduced acidity

• Deforestation

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What is the primary consequence of the emission of nitrous oxide from industrial activities and the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers?

• Disruption of ecosystems

• Rising sea levels

• Increased global warming

• Altered precipitation patterns

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5