Human Adaptations to Climate Change

What refers to to the rise in global temperatures?

• Climate Change

• Global Warming

• Greenhouse gas

• Earth Warming

What are the gases that raise the surface temperature of Earth?

• Climate gases

• Global gases

• Greenhouse gases

• Gastric gases

What refers to the increasing changes in the measures of climate over a long period of time – including precipitation, temperature, and wind patterns?

• Climate change

• Global warming

• Greenhouse gases

• Weather change

Which of the following is NOT a cause of climate change?

• Air pollution

• Transportation

• Electricity Generation

• Reforestation

How do humans adapt to climate change?

• Building seawalls and moving to higher ground.

• Building water storage.

• Buildings with more insulation and efficient cooling technologies.

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a way to address climate change?

• Deforestation

• Riding a bicycle

• Saving energy by unplugging unused appliances.

• Tree planting

What are the primary sources of greenhouse gases?

• Industrial processes

• Agriculture

• Deforestation

• All of the above

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• Increases carbon dioxide levels

• Reduces oxygen levels

• Causes soil erosion

• None of the above

What are the consequences of climate change?

• Increased sea levels

• More frequent natural disasters

• Loss of biodiversity

• All of the above

What are some renewable sources of energy that can help combat climate change?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Hydropower

• All of the above