Climate Change Solutions

What is the primary process used to power homes, businesses, and cars that contributes to climate change by adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

• Condensation

• Filtration

Which gas, besides carbon dioxide, is mentioned as a significant contributor to warming the planet and is produced by both industrial sources and farm animals?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What percentage of methane emissions contributing to climate change comes from raising grass-eating animals?

• 25%

• 35%

• 45%

• 55%

According to the text, which of the following is NOT listed as a potential solution to reduce carbon dioxide and methane levels in the atmosphere?

• Capturing carbon dioxide at power plants

• Increasing the use of solar power

• Planting more trees

• Reducing the amount of methane animals release into the air

What is the primary benefit of solar power plants compared to many traditional power plants?

• They can operate at night.

• They produce electricity by burning fuel.

• They help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• They require less engineering.

How do solar panels help in producing electricity?

• By burning fuel.

• By converting light energy from the sun into electrical energy.

• By increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• By driving cars less frequently.

What is a major drawback of solar power according to the text?

• It cannot produce electricity at night.

• It increases carbon dioxide emissions.

• It is less efficient than burning fuel.

• It requires more carbon dioxide.

Why is driving cars less frequently suggested as a way to keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere?

• Cars use electricity from solar panels.

• Most cars burn fuel which releases carbon dioxide.

• Cars operate more efficiently on solar power.

• Cars do not use any form of energy.

What is one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from transportation according to the text?

• Increase the use of private cars

• Use public transit such as buses, trains, and subways

• Reduce the number of public parks

• Increase the use of non-renewable energy sources

How does riding bikes instead of driving cars impact the environment?

• It increases carbon dioxide emissions

• It has no impact on carbon dioxide levels

• It reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• It increases the use of fossil fuels