BGCS Climate Change Quiz

How can individuals contribute to climate change mitigation efforts?

How can we reduce the impact of human activities on global warming and the environment?

How do human activities amplify the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

• By reflecting solar radiation back into space

• By absorbing and trapping heat in the atmosphere

• By promoting the growth of vegetation

• By causing depletion of the ozone layer

What are some effects of global warming?

• Decreased frequency of extreme weather events

• Expansion of polar ice caps

• Increased biodiversity

• Rising sea levels

How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

• By reflecting solar radiation back into space

• By absorbing and trapping heat in the atmosphere

• By promoting the growth of vegetation

• By causing depletion of the ozone layer

What happens to corals during bleaching?

• They lose their symbiotic algae

• They gain more algae

• They become more resilient to stress

• They change color to adapt to warmer waters

What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Natural fluctuations in solar radiation

• Increased volcanic activity

• Human activities releasing greenhouse gases

• Changes in Earth's orbit

How does ocean acidification impact shell-forming organisms?

• It enhances shell formation

• It weakens shells

• It has no effect on shells

• It makes shells more resistant to erosion

Which greenhouse gas is released in large quantities through deforestation?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous oxide (N2O)

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)