Climate Change and Global Warming Quiz

What is the primary cause of the current phase of climate change?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar variations

• Human activities like burning fossil fuels

• Changes in Earth’s orbit

Which of the following best defines global warming?

• Temporary changes in weather patterns

• The increase in Earth's average surface temperature

• The natural greenhouse effect

• The cooling of Earth's climate over time

Which greenhouse gas is the most significant contributor to global warming?

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Nitrogen (N₂)

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Helium (He)

What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• The natural warming of Earth by greenhouse gases

• The additional warming caused by human activities increasing greenhouse gas concentrations
  

• The cooling of Earth due to a lack of greenhouse gases

• The effect of greenhouse gases on plant growth

Which greenhouse gas is released from livestock farming and landfills?

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

• Methane (CH₄)

• Water vapor (H₂O)

What is one key piece of evidence supporting global warming?

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Retreat of glaciers in the Arctic and Himalayas

• Increase in fossil fuel consumption

• Reduced frequency of extreme weather events

Which of the following is a consequence of rising global temperatures?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increase in biodiversity

• More frequent extreme weather events

• Stabilization of polar ice sheets

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?

• To phase out all fossil fuel use by 2020

• To limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels

• To eliminate greenhouse gases completely

• To reduce global temperatures by 5°C

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By decreasing the Earth's ability to absorb CO₂ through photosynthesis

• By increasing rainfall in tropical regions

• By reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Which strategy involves capturing and storing CO₂ emissions?

• Solar energy production

• Carbon sequestration

• Wind energy generation

• Fossil fuel combustion