Understanding Climate Change

What historical event is linked to the sharp increase in CO2 levels in the atmosphere?

• The Information Age

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of climate change?

• Severe storms

• Rising sea levels

• Melting polar ice

• Increased volcanic activity

What is the primary goal of mitigation strategies in addressing climate change?

• To deflect sunlight

• To increase fossil fuel usage

• To relocate populations

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Which international agreement allows countries to decide their own mitigation actions?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Geneva Convention

• Montreal Protocol

• Paris Agreement

What is a controversial method that aims to reverse climate change effects by altering the atmosphere?

• Carbon trading

• Geoengineering

• Reforestation

• Biofuel production