Quiz Practice: Two Truths and a Lie

Select the climate change lie:

• The planet's average surface temperature has risen about 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century

• Global warming and climate change are the same thing.

• The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have decreased in mass.

Select the climate change lie:

• Glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world — including in the Alps, Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, Alaska and Africa.

• Global sea level rose about 8 inches in the last century.

• The U.S. has witnessed decreasing numbers of intense rainfall events and wildfire events.

Select the climate lie:

• It’s becoming impossible for many species to adapt quickly enough to keep up with their changing environment.

• Food production is responsible for 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions.

• Renewable energy is just a money-making scheme.

Select the climate change lie:

• Even if the United States cuts emissions to zero, the world’s biggest emitters (China and India) have not cut back emissions.

• All parts of the Earth are warming at the same rate.

• Earth’s climate has constantly been changing — even long before humans came into the picture.

Which of the following statements about the United Nations is a lie?

• The United Nations was founded in 1945.

• The UN headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

• The UN has six official languages.

• The UN Security Council has five permanent members.

Which of the following statements about the Great Wall of China is a lie?

• The Great Wall can be seen from the Moon.

• The Great Wall was built over several dynasties.

• The Great Wall is over 13,000 miles long.

• The Great Wall was primarily built for defense.

Which of the following statements about the Amazon Rainforest is a lie?

• The Amazon Rainforest is known as the 'Lungs of the Earth'.

• The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.

• The Amazon Rainforest spans across nine countries.

• The Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of species.

Which of the following statements about the Roman Empire is a lie?

• The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BC.

• The Roman Empire was known for its advanced engineering.

• The Roman Empire's official language was Latin.

• The Roman Empire was the first to establish a democracy.

Which of the following statements about the Sahara Desert is a lie?

• The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.

• The Sahara Desert covers parts of 11 countries.

• The Sahara Desert is entirely covered in sand dunes.

• The Sahara Desert has a diverse range of wildlife.

Which of the following statements about the Eiffel Tower is a lie?

• The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889.

• The Eiffel Tower is located in London.

• The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be dismantled.

• The Eiffel Tower is made of iron.