Understanding Climate Change and Its Impact

What has been the measured increase in Earth's average surface temperature over the past 100 years?

• 3/4 of a degree Celsius

• 1 degree Celsius

• 1/2 of a degree Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

What major historical event led to an increase in carbon dioxide emissions?

• World War II

• The Digital Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

What is one potential consequence of melting polar ice caps?

• Reduction in greenhouse gases

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Rise in sea levels

• Increase in forest areas

Which of the following actions can help reduce the impact of climate change?

• Burning more fossil fuels

• Using more plastic bags

• Clearing more forests

• Planting trees