Climate Change Quiz

What term describes gases in the atmosphere that absorb solar energy, including CO2 and methane?

• Climate

• Fossil Fuels

• Weather

• Greenhouse Gases

Which term is defined as fuels formed from ancient plants and animals, used primarily for energy?

• Climate Change

• Weather

• Fossil Fuels

• Global Warming

What does the term 'Climate Change' refer to?

• The usual or common winds for a particular place

• Actions taken to reduce the consequences of climate change

• Gases in the atmosphere that absorb solar energy

• None of the above

What are actions taken to reduce the consequences of climate change known as?

• Mitigation

• Adaptation

• Global Warming

• Climate Factor

What term is used to describe the short-term state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation?

• Climate

• Weather

• Ecosystem

• Biome

What does the term "climate" refer to?

• Immediate atmospheric conditions

• Long-term patterns or trends in the weather for a particular area

• A specific type of ecosystem

• Changes in geological features

Which gases in the atmosphere can absorb infrared radiation, causing the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Greenhouse gases

• Argon

What is a major source of carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas?

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Fossil fuels

• Hydroelectric power

What are used to display the average monthly temperature and precipitation of a location?

• Climate graphs

• Topographic maps

• Political maps

• Historical charts

What does the classification of climate regions help scientists and researchers do?

• Predict natural disasters

• Compare climate data across different areas of the world

• Study animal habitats

• Develop new technologies