Understanding Climate Change: A Quiz

What is the global average temperature rise compared to pre-industrial times as of 2022?

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 0.8 degrees Celsius

• 1.2 degrees Celsius

What was the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement?

• Limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius

• Limiting warming to 1 degree Celsius

• Limiting warming to 2.5 degrees Celsius

• Limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius

What is the likely outcome if current climate policies stagnate?

• Warming of around 3 degrees Celsius by 2100

• Warming of around 4 degrees Celsius by 2100

• Warming of around 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100

• Warming of around 2 degrees Celsius by 2100

What has significantly decreased in price over the past 30 years, aiding green technology?

• Solar panels

• Batteries

• Wind turbines

• Coal

Which country had about 70% of new cars being electric or hybrid in 2020?

• China

• Norway

• Germany

• United States

What is the expected cost to remove one tonne of CO2 from the atmosphere using carbon capture technology as of 2022?

• $100

• $400

• $600

• $1000

What is the main reason for hopelessness and apathy towards climate change?

• Ineffectiveness of renewable energy

• Lack of public awareness

• Weaponized by the fossil fuel industry

• High cost of green technology

What phase is the public debate about rapid climate change action currently in?

• Climate change is real but not caused by humans

• Climate change is no longer avoidable

• Climate change is not real

• Climate change may be caused by humans but it's not that bad

What has been the trend in domestic CO2 output of rich countries since the year 2000?

• Rapidly increasing

• Falling without a major recession

• Remained the same

• Steadily increasing

What is a major obstacle for renewable energy sources like wind and solar?

• High initial cost

• Variability of their power output

• Lack of public interest

• Difficulty in transportation