Quiz about Climate Change Quiz

Question 1

What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases in the atmosphere that absorb infrared radiation

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Gases that protect the Earth from solar radiation

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

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Gases used in agricultural practices to enhance plant growth

Question 2

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

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<p>Oxygen</p>

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Water vapor

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<p>Methane</p>

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Carbon dioxide

Question 3

What human activity contributes to greenhouse gases by releasing methane?

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Landfill sites and livestock

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Nuclear power generation

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Recycling programs

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Solar panel installation

Question 4

What type of radiation do greenhouse gases trap?

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Infrared radiation (heat)

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Ultraviolet radiation

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Gamma radiation

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X-ray radiation

Question 5

What is a challenge in predicting climate change?

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Limited historical data used to reconstruct past climate conditions

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The accuracy of weather forecasts

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The reliability of renewable energy sources

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The effectiveness of international environmental agreements

Question 6

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

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Change in temperature and precipitation patterns

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Decrease in global internet connectivity

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Increase in the number of land animals

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Reduction in human population growth

Question 7

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

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More intense and often hurricanes and droughts

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Improved air quality

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Decreased global travel

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Lower energy consumption

Question 8

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

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Reducing deforestation and increasing reforestation

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Increasing the use of fossil fuels

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Expanding urban development

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Promoting the use of single-use plastics

Question 9

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

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To decrease climate change by geoengineering strategies

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To increase the production of solar panels

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To enhance the use of renewable energy sources

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To promote the use of fossil fuels

Question 10

What does the term "albedo enhancement" refer to?

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

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Decreasing the reflectiveness of clouds and land surfaces

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Increasing the amount of sunlight absorbed by the Earth

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The process of planting trees to increase forest cover

Question 11

What are space reflectors?

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Man-made satellites designed to change the amount of solar radiation that impacts the Earth

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Telescopes used to observe solar radiation

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Natural satellites that reflect sunlight

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Devices on Earth that reflect sunlight to space

Question 12

What is the Dobson unit used for?

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Measuring the concentration of the ozone

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Measuring the distance to the ozone layer

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Measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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Measuring the temperature of the stratosphere

Question 13

What is the main cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

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The increase in the amount of infrared radiation retained in the atmosphere due to human activities

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The decrease in the amount of infrared radiation retained in the atmosphere due to natural activities

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The reduction of carbon emissions by catalytic converters

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The increase in the use of solar panels

Question 14

What is the primary cause of decreased crop yield according to the document?

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Increased temperatures causing insects to become more active and digest food faster

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Increased use of pesticides

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Decreased temperatures causing insects to become less active

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Improved soil quality

Question 15

What are the main causes of rising sea levels as mentioned in the document?

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Increased flooding of low lying areas and salt water intrusion

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Increased consumption of seafood

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Decreased temperatures and ice melting

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Overfishing and marine pollution

Question 16

What is the main purpose of carbon capture and sequestration?

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To reduce carbon dioxide by capturing it from the atmosphere or a power plant and storing it underground or ocean floor

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To increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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To monitor carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere

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To produce carbon dioxide for industrial use

Question 17

What does proxy data refer to in the context of climate variability?

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Data gathered from natural recorders of climate variability such as tree rings, ice cores, and ocean-floor sediments

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Data from computer-generated climate models

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Data from direct temperature measurements

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Data collected from satellite observations

Question 18

What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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An amendment to the international treaty on climate change designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by specific countries

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A protocol to increase the use of fossil fuels

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A protocol to monitor deforestation rates

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A protocol to promote the use of renewable energy sources

Question 19

What is the goal of the Paris Agreement according to the text?

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To keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius

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To allow temperatures to rise without restriction

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To focus solely on reducing carbon emissions in developing countries

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To increase greenhouse gas emissions for economic growth

Question 20

What is geoengineering?

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The deliberate large-scale manipulation of an environmental process that affects the earth's climate, in an attempt to counteract the effects of global warming

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The study of geological formations

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Engineering new forms of renewable energy

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The process of urban planning and construction

Question 21

What are the consequences of warmer ocean temperatures as mentioned in the text?

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More frequent and severe hurricanes and sea ice melt

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Decrease in sea ice melt

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Reduction in hurricane frequency

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No significant changes to weather patterns

Question 22

What role do forests play in the carbon cycle?

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They act as carbon sinks, absorbing more carbon dioxide than they emit

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They primarily emit carbon dioxide during photosynthesis

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They have no significant impact on the carbon cycle

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They increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through respiration only

Question 23

How does urbanization affect local climates?

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It leads to an increase in temperatures known as the Urban Heat Island effect

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It leads to a decrease in temperatures known as the Urban Cool Island effect

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It has no significant impact on local climates

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It increases the amount of green space and thus lowers local temperatures

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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To assess the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant for understanding the risk of human-induced climate change

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To enforce climate change laws globally

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To provide scientific advice on how to mitigate climate change impacts

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To fund renewable energy projects in developing countries

Question 25

What is the effect of deforestation on the carbon cycle?

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It reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide, increasing atmospheric carbon levels.

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It increases the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by plants.

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It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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It has no significant impact on the carbon cycle.

Question 26

How do ocean currents influence climate?

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By transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles.

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By causing more frequent volcanic eruptions under the sea.

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By decreasing the salinity of ocean water, thus affecting marine life.

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By increasing the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by the ocean.

Question 27

What role do wetlands play in reducing the impacts of climate change?

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They act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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They contribute to the Urban Heat Island effect.

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They increase the albedo effect, reflecting more sunlight back into space.

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They have no role in climate change mitigation.

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