Climate Change Quiz

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that protect the Earth from solar radiation

• Gases in the atmosphere that absorb infrared radiation

• Gases that are exclusively man-made and harmful to the environment

• Gases used in agricultural practices to enhance plant growth

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three major greenhouse gases?

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

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What human activity contributes to greenhouse gases by releasing methane?

• Nuclear power generation

• Recycling programs

• Landfill sites and livestock

• Solar panel installation

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What type of radiation do greenhouse gases trap?

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Infrared radiation (heat)

• Gamma radiation

• X-ray radiation

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What is a challenge in predicting climate change?

• The accuracy of weather forecasts

• Limited historical data used to reconstruct past climate conditions

• The reliability of renewable energy sources

• The effectiveness of international environmental agreements

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Which of the following is an impact of climate change on the environment?

• Decrease in global internet connectivity

• Increase in the number of land animals

• Change in temperature and precipitation patterns

• Reduction in human population growth

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What is a consequence of increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change?

• Improved air quality

• More intense and often hurricanes and droughts

• Decreased global travel

• Lower energy consumption

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Which of the following is a strategy for managing climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions?

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Reducing deforestation and increasing reforestation

• Expanding urban development

• Promoting the use of single-use plastics

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What is the purpose of solar radiation management (SRM)?

• To increase the production of solar panels

• To enhance the use of renewable energy sources

• To decrease climate change by geoengineering strategies

• To promote the use of fossil fuels

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What does the term "albedo enhancement" refer to?

• Decreasing the reflectiveness of clouds and land surfaces

• Increasing the amount of sunlight absorbed by the Earth

• Increasing the reflectiveness of clouds, land surfaces, and water so that an increased quantity of the sun's heat is reflected back into space

• The process of planting trees to increase forest cover

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