Understanding Climate Science Consensus

What percentage of climate scientists agree that humans are causing global warming?

• 55%

• 75%

• 100%

• 97%

Who conducted the study that is most famously associated with the 97% consensus?

• John Cook

• James Hansen

• Michael Mann

• Gavin Schmidt

What is the primary method used to ensure the accuracy of scientific findings?

• Media reports

• Peer review

• Public opinion

• Government approval

What is the main reason for the gap between public perception and scientific consensus on climate change?

• Scientific uncertainty

• Lack of education

• Manufactured doubt

• Media bias

Why are some research papers excluded from consensus studies?

• They are not peer-reviewed

• They are too old

• They are not in English

• They don't explicitly state a position

What scientific theory was used as a comparison to illustrate the flaw in critics' logic?

• Plate tectonics

• Relativity

• Evolution

• Quantum mechanics

What is a common misconception about how science works?

• It is never wrong

• It is always changing

• It is based on experiments

• It relies on consensus

What is the new YouTube channel dedicated to climate science called?

• Green Planet

• Earth Matters

• Hot Mess

• Climate Change Now

What is the main goal of the new YouTube channel 'Hot Mess'?

• To entertain

• To educate about climate change

• To promote products

• To share personal stories

What is the importance of consensus in scientific research?

• It speeds up publication

• It validates findings

• It ensures diversity

• It prevents errors