Climate change

What is climate change?

• Climate change is long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions primarily caused by human activities.
• Climate change is caused by changes in the Earth's orbit.
• Climate change is only influenced by natural factors.
• Climate change is a myth created by scientists.

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How does climate change affect humans?

• Climate change has no impact on humans
• Climate change only affects animals
• Climate change leads to global cooling
• Climate change affects humans through extreme weather events, sea-level rise, food and water scarcity, and health risks.

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What are fossil fuels?

• Synthetic fuels created in laboratories
• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power
• Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years.
• Minerals extracted from underground mines

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What are renewable resources?

• Resources that deplete over time
• Natural resources that can be replenished over time.
• Resources that are not found in nature
• Resources that are not affected by human activities

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How does climate change affect rising sea levels?

• Melting ice from glaciers and ice caps due to rising global temperatures
• Excessive fishing practices
• Deforestation
• Increased volcanic activity

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How do humans contribute to climate change?

• Humans contribute to climate change through activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
• Humans contribute to climate change by planting more trees
• Humans contribute to climate change by reducing waste production
• Humans contribute to climate change by conserving energy

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What are non renewable resources?

• Resources that can be easily replenished
• Resources that are abundant in nature
• Resources that are not valuable
• Natural resources that cannot be replenished within a human's lifespan.

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What is a carbon foot print?

• The carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activities.
• The carbon footprint is the total amount of electricity generated by human activities.
• The carbon footprint is the total amount of plastic waste produced by human activities.
• The carbon footprint is the total amount of water consumed by human activities.

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What can humans do to prevent climate change?

• Reduce carbon emissions, use renewable energy sources, promote energy efficiency, reduce waste, plant trees, advocate for environmental policies.
• Increase carbon emissions
• Use non-renewable energy sources
• Ignore energy efficiency measures

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Why is climate change important?

• Climate change only affects a small portion of the population.
• Climate change is a hoax created by scientists.
• Climate change is important due to its impact on the environment, ecosystems, and human societies.
• Climate change is insignificant and has no impact on anything.

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