S1 Chemistry - Climate Change

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The trapping of heat in the Earth’s atmosphere

• The cooling of Earth’s surface

• The reflection of sunlight from Earth’s surface

• The absorption of ozone in the atmosphere

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

Which of the following human activities contributes to climate change?

• Deforestation

• Burning fossil fuels

• Industrial agriculture

• All of the above

What is one potential consequence of climate change?

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased rainfall in some areas

• Increased frequency of extreme weather events

• All of the above

Which of the following is a consequence of melting polar ice caps?

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased solar radiation

• More rainfall

• A decrease in temperature

What is one impact of climate change on biodiversity?

• It increases the number of species

• It reduces the number of species

• It has no effect on species

• It increases genetic diversity

Which of the following areas is most at risk from climate change?

• Coastal regions

• Desert regions

• Mountain regions

• Polar regions

What is ocean acidification?

• The decrease in ocean temperatures

• The decrease in ocean pH

• The increase in ocean salinity

• The increase in ocean temperature

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Oil

How can reducing deforestation help combat climate change?

• By increasing CO2 emissions

• By increasing the carbon sequestration capacity of trees

• By reducing oxygen production

• By increasing methane levels