Global Warming and Climate Change Quiz

What is the common symbol used on book covers about global warming?

• A melting glacier

• A polar bear on ice

• A burning forest

• A flooded city

Why are polar bears considered to be on the front lines of climate change?

• They are the only animals affected by climate change.

• Their habitat is shrinking due to melting ice.

• They have adapted well to warmer climates.

• They are moving to urban areas.

What historical period is mentioned to illustrate past warmer climates?

• The time of the dinosaurs

• The Ice Age

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Medieval Warm Period

What is a major challenge in relocating cities due to rising sea levels?

• Political disagreements

• Inability to move infrastructure

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of technology

How does climate change affect air pollution?

• It accelerates the formation of ground-level ozone.

• It has no effect on air pollution.

• It cleans the air naturally.

• It reduces the amount of pollutants.

Which diseases are mentioned as being spread by mosquitoes due to climate change?

• Influenza and common cold

• Tuberculosis and measles

• Zika and dengue

• Ebola and SARS

What assumption have we made about our climate that is now being challenged?

• That it is unpredictable

• That it is stable

• That it is always changing

• That it is irrelevant

What metaphor is used to describe planning for climate change?

• Climbing a mountain

• Driving on a straight road

• Sailing a ship

• Building a house

What happens if we plan for the future based only on past climate conditions?

• We will prevent climate change

• We will have no impact

• We will end up in the wrong place

• We will be well-prepared

Why is it important to plan for climate change now?

• Because it is a temporary issue

• Because it is a natural cycle

• Because it affects only a few people

• Because it has long-term impacts on our future