Exploring Human Impact on Climate Change

What is climate change?

• A short-term change in weather patterns

• A long-term change in Earth's overall temperature

• A temporary increase in rainfall

• A sudden drop in global temperatures

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Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?

• Hydrogen and helium

• Argon and neon

• Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane

• Oxygen and nitrogen

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process of plants growing in a greenhouse

• The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere

• The cooling of Earth's surface by greenhouse gases

• The reflection of sunlight by greenhouse gases

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Which human activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?

• Using solar panels and wind turbines

• Planting trees and conserving water

• Burning fossil fuels, agriculture, and deforestation

• Recycling and composting

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How much more effective is methane at trapping heat compared to CO2?

• 50 times

• 5 times

• 10 times

• 23 times

What percentage of the polar ice caps has melted since 1979?

• 80%

• 65%

• 50%

• 25%

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What is ocean acidification?

• The increase in ocean temperature

• The decrease in ocean salinity

• The rise in acid levels in the oceans due to CO2

• The increase in ocean water levels

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What is one of the main sources of protein for about 1 billion people?

• Dairy products

• Soy products

• Ocean life

• Meat from livestock

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What is a potential solution to reduce carbon emissions?

• Burning more fossil fuels

• Using renewable energy like solar and wind power

• Increasing deforestation

• Producing more waste

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How can individuals help reduce their carbon footprint?

• Cut down more trees

• Increase energy consumption

• Use more plastic products

• Drive fuel-efficient cars, use LED light bulbs, and eat less meat