Understanding Global Warming

What is global warming?

• The cooling of the Earth's atmosphere caused by volcanic eruptions.

• A temporary increase in temperature due to seasonal changes.

• Global warming is the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

• A natural phenomenon that has no impact on climate change.

What are the primary causes of global warming?

• Natural climate cycles

• Volcanic eruptions

• Increased solar activity

• Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes, and agricultural practices.

How does greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global warming?

• Greenhouse gas emissions cool the atmosphere, reducing global temperatures.

• Greenhouse gas emissions are beneficial for plant growth and lower temperatures.

• Greenhouse gas emissions have no effect on climate change.

• Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere, leading to increased global temperatures.

What role do fossil fuels play in global warming?

• Fossil fuels contribute to global warming by releasing greenhouse gases when burned, which trap heat in the atmosphere.

• Fossil fuels help cool the planet by reflecting sunlight.

• Fossil fuels have no impact on climate change.

• Fossil fuels are primarily used for renewable energy production.

What are some effects of global warming on the environment?

• More stable weather patterns

• Increased agricultural yields

• Enhanced biodiversity in ecosystems

• Effects of global warming include rising sea levels, extreme weather events, habitat disruption, ocean acidification, and loss of biodiversity.

How does global warming impact sea levels?

• Sea levels rise only due to tectonic activity, not global warming.

• Global warming causes sea levels to decrease due to increased ice formation.

• Global warming has no effect on sea levels whatsoever.

• Global warming causes sea levels to rise due to melting ice and thermal expansion of water.

What is the difference between climate change and global warming?

• Climate change only refers to temperature increases.

• Global warming is a term used for weather patterns.

• Climate change is a broader term that includes global warming as one of its aspects.

• Climate change is solely caused by human activities.

What are some potential solutions to combat global warming?

• Increase fossil fuel usage

• Promote deforestation

• Reduce emissions, use renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, reforest, and promote sustainable agriculture.

• Ignore climate change effects

How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

• Deforestation has no impact on global temperatures or climate change.

• Deforestation decreases atmospheric CO2 levels and increases carbon absorption.

• Deforestation helps to cool the planet by increasing shade and moisture.

• Deforestation contributes to global warming by increasing atmospheric CO2 levels and reducing carbon absorption.

What is the significance of the Paris Agreement in relation to global warming?

• It allows countries to ignore their carbon emissions.

• It mandates specific penalties for non-compliance.

• The Paris Agreement is significant as it unites countries in the effort to limit global warming and sets a framework for climate action.

• The agreement focuses solely on renewable energy sources.