Climate Change Quiz

What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Water vapor

• Carbon dioxide

Which of the following gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Chlorofluorocarbons

• Nitrous oxide

What human activity has increased the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using solar energy

• Recycling plastic

What consequences does climate change have for our oceans?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased acidity

• Less extreme weather

• More fish species

What effect does climate change have on ice sheets like Greenland and Antarctica?

• They are moving towards the equator

• They are becoming thicker

• They are growing larger

• They are melting

How does climate change affect weather patterns?

• Makes weather more stable

• Decreases temperature variations

• Reduces rainfall

• Causes more extreme weather

What health problems can exposure to smog cause?

• Broken bones

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Migraines

What can humans do to combat climate change?

• Plant more trees

• Reduce renewable energy sources

• Replace fossil fuels with solar and wind energy

• Increase fossil fuel use

What is the purpose of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• To block all sunlight

• To reduce oxygen levels

• To cool the Earth

• To trap heat

What is the impact of climate change on agriculture?

• Makes crop growing easier

• Reduces soil erosion

• Shifts areas where plants can grow

• Increases water supply