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Understanding Climate Change Denial Techniques

Understanding Climate Change Denial Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the overwhelming scientific consensus that humans are causing global warming, despite some public denial. It outlines five techniques of science denial: fake experts, logical fallacies, impossible expectations, cherry picking, and conspiracy theories. Understanding these techniques helps build resilience against misinformation.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

50%

75%

97%

100%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue with the Global Warming Petition Project?

It supports the scientific consensus.

Most signatories lack expertise in climate research.

It includes only climate experts.

It has a small number of signatories.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

Using data from multiple studies.

Arguing that a small percentage of CO2 cannot have a strong effect.

Consulting climate experts for opinions.

Considering all available evidence.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the technique of 'Impossible Expectations' involve?

Believing in conspiracy theories.

Ignoring all scientific evidence.

Demanding unrealistic standards of proof.

Expecting perfect weather conditions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify cherry picking in arguments?

By using a wide range of data.

By consulting multiple experts.

When all data supports the argument.

When conclusions from selected data conflict with the full body of evidence.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common trait of conspiracy theories?

They often involve a belief in a global plot.

They can be easily disproven with facts.

They are based on scientific evidence.

They are supported by all scientists.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique involves the belief that all scientists are part of a global plot?

Fake Experts

Logical Fallacies

Cherry Picking

Conspiracy Theories

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