Survey: More Than 99% Of Studies Say Humans Caused Climate Change

Survey: More Than 99% Of Studies Say Humans Caused Climate Change

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Science, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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A Cornell study reveals that over 99.9% of scientific writings from 2012 to 2021 agree that humans impact climate change. The study emphasizes that there is no significant scientific debate on this issue, which is considered settled. Journal editors, who often share this view, play a crucial role in selecting articles. The data clearly shows a strong consensus among scientists on human-caused climate change.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What percentage of scientific writings between 2012 and 2021 agree on human impact on climate change?

90%

95%

99.9%

85%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the main finding of the Cornell study mentioned in the video?

Climate change is a natural phenomenon

There is no consensus on climate change

Most scientific writings agree on human impact

Climate change is not human-caused

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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According to the authors, what is the current state of scientific debate on human-caused climate change?

Experts are divided

There is a significant debate

The debate is ongoing

The issue is comprehensively settled

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What role do journal editors play in the consensus on climate change?

They select articles that support the consensus

They fund the research

They conduct the studies

They write the articles

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the general agreement among scientists regarding climate change?

Humans have a significant impact on climate change

Climate change is caused by natural factors

There is no agreement

Climate change is a myth