Exploring the Impact of Greenhouse Gases on Climate Change

Mr. Andersen discusses global climate change, focusing on its causes, such as solar radiation and greenhouse gases. He highlights the rapid increase in global temperatures due to human activities and the international efforts to mitigate these effects through agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement. The video explains the greenhouse effect, the role of various gases, and the resulting environmental and human impacts. It emphasizes the need for global cooperation to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

What are the two primary factors affecting climate change mentioned in the video?

• Greenhouse gases and deforestation

• Solar radiation and greenhouse effect

• Pollution and solar flares

• Solar radiation and ozone layer

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Which protocol was mentioned as the first international agreement to reduce greenhouse gases?

• Montreal Protocol

• Berlin Mandate

• Kyoto Protocol

• Paris Agreement

Which country's commitment involves peaking carbon dioxide emissions by 2030?

• European Union

• China

• Brazil

• United States

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What natural source contributes to greenhouse gases as mentioned in the video?

• Plastic decomposition

• Volcanic eruptions

• Automobile emissions

• Industrial waste

What does the greenhouse effect trap in the atmosphere?

• Infrared radiation

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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Which gas is not a greenhouse gas according to the video?

• Nitrous oxide

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

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What is the predicted increase in global temperatures if current trends continue?

• 0 to 1 degree Celsius

• 5 to 6 degrees Celsius

• 3 to 4 degrees Celsius

• 1 to 2 degrees Celsius

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What are the consequences of rising global temperatures mentioned in the video?

• Reduction in storm intensity

• Melting of glaciers and rising sea levels

• Increase in polar ice caps

• Decrease in sea levels

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Which of the following is not a direct human impact of climate change mentioned?

• Greater storm intensity

• Decreased coastal tourism

• Reduced agricultural yields

• Increased forest fires

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What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement as discussed?

• To eliminate the use of fossil fuels

• To keep temperature rise under two degrees Celsius

• To reduce carbon footprint by 50%

• To increase global temperatures

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