Fossil Fuels and Climate Change (2)

What is the primary cause of human-induced climate change?

• Natural volcanic eruptions

• Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities

• Changes in Earth's orbit

• Solar flares

Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas contributing to climate change?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

What is the process called when fossil fuels are burned to produce energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which sector is NOT a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?

• Power generation

• Deforestation

• Transportation

• Astronomy

What is one way to mitigate climate change?

• Increase fossil fuel consumption

• Reduce deforestation

• Increase plastic production

• Expand coal mining

Which of the following activities contributes to climate change through methane emissions?

• Solar panel installation

• Cattle farming

• Wind turbine operation

• Hydroelectric power generation

What is the effect of greenhouse gases on Earth's temperature?

• They cool the Earth

• They have no effect

• They warm the Earth

• They cause earthquakes

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural gas

What is the term for the long-term change in Earth's climate?

• Weather

• Climate change

• Erosion

• Tectonic shift

Which human activity is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling

• Composting