Earth Quiz

What is climate change?

• A change in daily weather patterns

• A change in the usual weather patterns over a short period of time

• A change in the usual weather patterns in a region over time

• A change in clothing styles due to weather

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to what you wear each day, while climate refers to what you wear over the year

• Weather is the usual weather pattern over a long period, while climate is the daily variation

• Weather and climate are the same thing

• Weather is the day-to-day change in temperature and precipitation, while climate is the usual weather pattern over a long period

According to the text, how much has Earth's average temperature increased since 1880?

• At least 0.5 °C

• At least 1.1 °C

• At least 2.0 °C

• At least 3.5 °C

What is the term used to describe the trend of rising global temperatures?

• Climate change

• Global cooling

• Global warming

• The greenhouse effect

What are the leading causes of climate change according to the text?

• Natural changes in the Earth's orbit

• Volcanic eruptions and ocean currents

• Human activities that release gases that change the atmosphere

• Changes in solar radiation

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The effect of planting more greenhouses to reduce carbon dioxide

• The natural heating and cooling cycle of the Earth

• The trapping of the Sun's heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases

• The increase in global temperatures due to deforestation

What is the main cause of rising temperatures on Earth according to the text?

• Increased solar radiation

• The greenhouse effect

• Depletion of the ozone layer

• Deforestation

What would be the average temperature on Earth without the greenhouse effect?

• 0°C

• 15°C

• -18°C

• 5°C

Which gas is the most common greenhouse gas in our atmosphere?

• Methane (CH₄)

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Water vapour

What is the main source of methane in Canada?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Fossil fuels use, farming, and waste

• Industrial processes