Climate

What is the main driver of the Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• Solar radiation

• The Moon

• Human activities

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Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect that leads to global warming and climate change?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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Imagine Grandpa owns a large piece of land. He decides to clear the entire area of trees to make space for a new farm. What is the likely impact of this action on climate change?

• It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• It increases the Earth's albedo

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• It has no significant impact on climate change

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What is the main driver of Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• Solar radiation

• The Moon

• Human activities

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Imagine Grandpa and Dad are discussing global efforts to combat climate change. Grandpa asks, 'What is the significance of the Paris Agreement?' How should Dad respond?

• It aims to increase global temperatures by 2 degrees Celsius

• It is a commitment to reduce coal usage by 50% worldwide

• It is an agreement to strengthen the global response to climate change

• It focuses solely on reducing emissions from transportation

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which greenhouses warm up to support plant growth

• The cooling effect observed in forests and green areas

• The warming of Earth's surface and atmosphere caused by the presence of greenhouse gases

• A technique used to measure global temperatures

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What is the primary way that humans contribute to climate change?

• Deforestation

• The emission of greenhouse gases

• Overfishing

• Water pollution

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What is the impact of melting polar ice caps on global sea levels?

• Sea levels decrease due to the cold water

• Sea levels remain unchanged

• Sea levels increase, leading to coastal flooding

• The change in sea levels is unpredictable

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Grandpa is considering ways to help mitigate climate change in his community. Which of the following strategies would be most effective?

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Reducing energy consumption

• Deforestation

• Increasing livestock farming

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Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?

• Decrease in global sea levels

• Increase in global biodiversity

• More frequent and severe weather events

• Stabilization of global temperatures

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