Climate Change Challenge

What is the main cause of climate change?

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

• Increase in greenhouse gases

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased levels of CO2 in the atmosphere and contributing to climate change.

• Deforestation leads to the growth of new forests that offset carbon emissions.

• Deforestation increases the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide, reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere.

• Deforestation has no impact on climate change.

Explain the concept of carbon footprint.

• Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities.

• Carbon footprint is the amount of oxygen consumed by humans.

• Carbon footprint is the total number of trees planted by individuals.

• Carbon footprint is the measurement of water usage in households.

Calculate the carbon footprint of a family of four who drives two cars, uses gas heating, and takes one international flight per year.

• 17.8 metric tons of CO2 per year

• 20.1 metric tons of CO2 per year

• 25.3 metric tons of CO2 per year

• 12.6 metric tons of CO2 per year

What are some potential future climate scenarios if current trends continue?

• Stable sea levels, no impact on biodiversity

• Increased global temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, rising sea levels, loss of biodiversity, disruptions to ecosystems

• Decreased global temperatures, less extreme weather events

• Enhanced ecosystems, no disruptions

How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint?

• By reducing energy consumption, using alternative transportation methods, eating a plant-based diet, recycling, and supporting renewable energy sources.

• Supporting fossil fuel industries

• Using only gas-guzzling vehicles

• By increasing energy consumption

Discuss the impact of climate change on polar ice caps.

• Polar ice caps are growing due to climate change, resulting in more stable ecosystems.

• Climate change has no impact on polar ice caps.

• The melting of polar ice caps is caused by factors unrelated to climate change.

• Polar ice caps are melting due to climate change, resulting in rising sea levels and negative impacts on polar ecosystems.

What are the consequences of rising sea levels due to climate change?

• The consequences of rising sea levels due to climate change include coastal flooding, erosion, habitat loss, saltwater intrusion, and increased storm damage.

• Increased air quality, Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, Improved agricultural productivity

Predict how climate change may affect agriculture in Ireland in the next 50 years.

• Farmers in Ireland will not need to make any changes due to climate change

• Climate change in Ireland may affect agriculture in the next 50 years by altering growing seasons, impacting crop yields, and increasing pest and disease prevalence. Farmers may need to adapt by changing crop varieties, irrigation practices, and pest management strategies.

• Agriculture in Ireland will benefit from climate change in the next 50 years

• Climate change in Ireland will have no impact on agriculture

What role do greenhouse gases play in the Earth's climate system?

• Greenhouse gases play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's temperature by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

• Greenhouse gases cool down the Earth by reflecting sunlight

• Greenhouse gases have no impact on the Earth's climate system

• Greenhouse gases only affect the climate in urban areas