Climate Change Awareness Quiz

What is primarily causing the current rise in global average temperature?

• Natural climate cycles

• Solar radiation variations

• Decreased volcanic activity

• Humans burning fossil fuels

During a science project on environmental impact, Asher, Rohan, and Myra researched which gases are notably increased by human activities such as fossil fuel use and deforestation. Which gases did they find?

• Carbon dioxide and Methane

• Helium and Neon

• Argon and Krypton

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

What are some of the effects of climate change on the environment?

• Increase in global ice caps

• Reduction in storm intensity

• Expansion of deserts and more common wildfires

• Decrease in sea levels

What does the World Health Organization (WHO) call climate change?

• An easily reversible problem

• A manageable issue

• A minor concern

• The greatest threat to global health in the 21st century

Which communities are most vulnerable to climate change?

• Wealthy urban communities

• Communities in cold regions

• Poorer communities

• Communities with high technological advancements

What is a consequence of higher temperatures due to climate change?

• Stabilization of sea ice

• More intense storms and droughts

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• More mild weather conditions