Global Warming 101 Quiz

What is the process known as the driving force behind the rise in temperatures on Earth?

• Acid Rain

• Ozone Depletion

• Global Warming

• Deforestation

What is the main source of greenhouse gases that are intensifying the greenhouse effect?

• Hydropower

• Fossil Fuels

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

Which year was reported as the warmest year in measured history?

• 1995

• 2005

• 2000

• 1998

According to NASA studies, how much has the extent of Arctic sea ice declined in the last 30 years?

• 20 percent

• 5 percent

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

What do some climate models predict as a result of rising temperatures?

• Less severe droughts

• Rising sea levels

• Decrease in hurricanes

• No impact on weather patterns

What is one way consumers can help reduce the impact of global warming?

• Saving energy around the house

• Using more energy around the house

• Driving more miles in the car each week

• Switching to incandescent light bulbs

What do researchers predict will happen to temperatures by the end of the century?

• Decrease by 5 degrees Fahrenheit

• Increase by 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• Increase by 2 degrees Fahrenheit

• Remain the same

What is the main reason for the rise in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• Decrease in fossil fuel consumption

• No specific reason

• Natural disasters

• Industrialized nations consuming energy