Climate Change Quiz

What is climate change?

• The average temperature of the Earth is increasing

• The Earth is getting colder

• The Earth is spinning faster

• The oceans are drying up

What major event about 200 years ago led to increased use of fossil fuels?

• Industrial Revolution

• World War II

• The Ice Age

• The Renaissance

Besides burning fossil fuels, what is another human activity that contributes to climate change?

• Destruction of natural habitats

• Planting more trees

• Cleaning rivers

• Building playgrounds

How do harmful gases from burning fossil fuels affect the Earth's temperature?

• They trap heat and cause the temperature to rise

• They cool down the Earth

• They make it rain more

• They stop plants from growing

Explain how the demand for minerals affects deforestation. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• The demand for minerals leads to more mining in tropical forests, causing deforestation.

• The demand for minerals helps protect forests.

• The demand for minerals has no effect on forests.

• The demand for minerals only affects deserts.

How does cutting down more trees affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide

• It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide

• It has no effect on carbon dioxide

• It turns carbon dioxide into oxygen

Which of the following is a source of fluorinated gases in homes?

• Fridges

• Televisions

• Books

• Carpets

Why are fluorinated gases considered harmful to the planet?

• They have a very strong warming effect on the planet

• They help plants grow faster

• They make the air smell better

• They are used in food production

Which of the following products does NOT emit fluorinated gases?

• Fire extinguishers

• Heat pumps

• Aerosol cans

• Wooden chairs

Which of the following statements is TRUE about fluorinated gases?

• They are a big contributor to climate change

• They are only found in forests

• They are not harmful to the atmosphere

• They are used to clean water