Climate Change Quiz

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

Which human activity is the largest contributor to the increase in greenhouse gases?

• Deforestation

• Industrial processes

• Agriculture

• Burning fossil fuels

What is the effect of increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased global temperatures

• Increased ozone layer thickness

• Decreased sea levels

Which of the following is a natural cause of climate change?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Use of aerosols

• Deforestation

• Industrial emissions

What is the term for the long-term change in the average weather patterns?

• Weather fluctuation

• Climate change

• Seasonal variation

• Atmospheric alteration

Which of the following is an effect of climate change on the oceans?

• Decreased salinity

• Increased sea levels

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• Increased fish populations

What is the impact of climate change on polar ice caps?

• Increased ice formation

• Melting of ice caps

• No significant impact

• Thickening of ice layers

Which of the following gases is not a greenhouse gas?

• Water vapour

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

What is the effect of climate change on weather patterns?

• More stable weather

• Increased frequency of extreme weather events

• Decreased rainfall

• Cooler summers

Which sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK?

• Agriculture

• Transportation

• Energy production

• Waste management