Understanding Climate Change and Misconceptions

What is a common misconception about climate scientists' financial motives?

• They earn more than oil executives.

• They are funded by green energy companies.

• They are primarily motivated by government grants.

• They work for free.

How is a typical government grant divided among researchers?

• Equally among all researchers involved.

• It is divided based on the university's discretion.

• Based on the seniority of the researchers.

• The majority goes to the lead researcher.

What percentage of a grant is typically taken by universities for facilities and administration costs?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 10%

What is one reason climate scientists are accused of 'selling out'?

• They refuse to work with the government.

• They are believed to be funded by big green companies.

• They often switch to the oil industry.

• They publish too many papers.

Which industry is among the top earners globally, according to the video?

• Green Energy

• Pharmaceuticals

• Oil and Gas

• Technology

What was the outcome of the investigations into the hacked emails from the University of East Anglia?

• The emails were proven to be fake.

• The scientists were found guilty.

• The case was never resolved.

• The scientists were vindicated multiple times.

What is a common theme in conspiracy theories against climate scientists?

• They manipulate data for financial gain.

• They are unaware of natural cycles.

• They are secretly funded by oil companies.

• They are not real scientists.

What is one piece of evidence for climate change mentioned in the video?

• More frequent earthquakes.

• Decreased sea levels.

• Earlier blooming of trees.

• Increased snowfall in polar regions.

How many indicators of a warming world are mentioned in the video?

• Over 26,000

• Over 15,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 20,000

What does the video suggest about the role of climate scientists in understanding natural cycles?

• They are the primary researchers of natural cycles.

• They only study man-made climate change.

• They deny the existence of natural cycles.

• They ignore natural cycles.