Climate Change Quiz

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is measured in Celsius, while climate is measured in Fahrenheit

• Weather is only temporary, while climate is permanent

• Weather only happens in the summer, while climate happens all year round

• Weather changes quickly, while climate describes long-term conditions

What does climate change describe?

• A change in the typical weather for a region over a short period of time

• A change in the typical weather for a region over a long period of time

• A change in the typical weather for a country over a long period of time

• A change in the typical weather for a city over a long period of time

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How do scientists know that Earth's climate is getting warmer?

• By observing the behavior of animals

• By using NASA satellites and other instruments to collect information

• By studying the movement of clouds

• By measuring the amount of rainfall

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Why is Earth warming?

• Due to the destruction of forests and burning fossil fuels

• Due to the decrease in greenhouse gases

• Due to the decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Due to the increase in ice on the planet

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What happens when we burn fossil fuels?

• The carbon in the ground turns into water

• The carbon in the ground turns into solid rock

• The carbon in the ground goes into the air as a gas called carbon dioxide

• The carbon in the ground disappears completely

Has the climate ever changed before?

• Yes, and it has always warmed up when the Sun was very active

• No, the climate has never warmed up or cooled down

• No, the climate has always remained the same

• Yes, but this time is different

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Why does climate change matter?

• It only matters to scientists

• It only matters to people who live near the ocean

• It doesn't matter at all

• It can have big impacts on the health of Earth’s plants and animals

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What does climate change do to the ocean?

• It causes the ocean to become more acidic

• It causes the ocean to become less acidic

• It causes the sea levels to decrease

• It has no impact on the ocean

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How are scientists studying climate change?

• By using tools on the ground and in the air

• By using only tools on the ground

• By using tools in the air and in space

• By using only tools in space

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What can you do to help with climate change?

• Learn about climate change and work on it together

• Nothing, it's too big of a problem

• Leave it to the scientists to solve

• Ignore climate change and hope it goes away

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