CLEAN : WMO chief says human activities main cause

CLEAN : WMO chief says human activities main cause

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the ongoing climate change, highlighting that 2013 was the 6th warmest year on record. It emphasizes the role of human activities in global warming, particularly through greenhouse gas emissions, which have reached record levels. The urgency of taking action to reduce emissions is stressed to avoid surpassing global temperature targets. The video also explores the multifaceted impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events, sea level rise, and effects on food security and health.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year was noted as the 6th warmest on record?

2013

2010

2015

2018

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cause of the observed global warming trend?

Volcanic eruptions

Human activities

Solar activity

Natural climate cycles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to focus on long-term climate trends?

To support climate change skepticism

To predict daily weather accurately

To avoid being misled by yearly variations

To ignore short-term weather changes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which greenhouse gas is most commonly associated with climate change?

Methane

Ozone

Nitrous oxide

Carbon dioxide

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be a consequence of failing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Decrease in global temperatures

Stabilization of sea levels

Increased extreme weather events

Reduction in food security