Climate Puzzle: Understanding the Unexpectedly Warm January

What was the main reason for the unexpectedly warm January 2025?

• A reduction in solar activity

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• A shift in the El Niño weather pattern

• A volcanic eruption

What natural weather pattern was expected to cool January 2025?

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Hurricane

• Monsoon

By how much did January 2025 break the previous January record?

• 0.5C

• 0.1C

• 2.0C

• 1.0C

What effect do aerosols have on the climate?

• They increase global temperatures

• They have no effect on the climate

• They mask some warming by reflecting sunlight

• They cause more rainfall

What was the temperature difference between January 2025 and the late 19th century?

• 1.0C cooler

• 1.75C warmer

• 0.5C cooler

• 2.5C warmer

What is one theory for the unexpected warmth in recent years?

• A prolonged response to the 2023-24 El Niño

• Increased volcanic activity

• A sudden increase in ocean salinity

• A decrease in solar activity

What is the expected trend for global temperatures if greenhouse gas emissions continue?

• Temperatures will fluctuate randomly

• Temperatures will stabilize

• Temperatures will decrease

• Temperatures will continue to rise

What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• It has no impact on climate change

• It cools the Earth's surface

• It contributes to increased carbon dioxide levels

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

• More frequent and severe weather events

• Stabilization of sea levels

• Decrease in ocean acidity

• Increased ice formation in polar regions

What role do oceans play in regulating the Earth's climate?

• They reflect sunlight back into space

• They have no role in climate regulation

• They absorb and store carbon dioxide

• They increase atmospheric temperatures