Climate Change and Human Impact Quiz..

What mainly causes global warming?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human activities, especially burning fossil fuels

• Solar flares

• Natural climate cycles

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Which is a greenhouse gas?

• Argon

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• Sunlight absorbed by the ocean

• Sunlight reflected by clouds

• Heat trapped in the atmosphere by gases

• Cooling of the atmosphere

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What is deforestation?

• Conservation of forests

• Natural death of trees

• Clearing forests for human use

• Planting new forests

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Which is a renewable energy source?

• Solar power

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Nuclear power

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What is a 'carbon footprint'?

• Carbon emissions from plants

• Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from human activities

• Carbon in the soil

• Carbon content of fossil fuels

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What is ocean acidification?

• Warming of ocean waters

• Decrease in ocean pH due to excess CO₂

• Increase in ocean salinity

• Rise in sea levels

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What is 'sustainable agriculture'?

• Maximizing short-term yields

• Using only genetically modified crops

• Not depleting resources and reducing environmental impact

• Relying solely on chemical fertilizers

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Who are climate refugees?

• People who travel for leisure

• People who move to urban areas for better opportunities

• People forced to leave homes due to climate change

• People who migrate for economic reasons

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What is carbon sequestration?

• Releasing carbon dioxide into the air

• Capturing and storing carbon dioxide

• Burning fossil fuels

• Natural carbon emission from plants

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