Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

How much carbon dioxide (CO2) have humans released into Earth's atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution?

• Over 1.5 billion tonnes

• Over 1.5 trillion tonnes

• Around 37 billion tonnes

• Around 51 billion tonnes

How much more carbon dioxide was pumped into the atmosphere in 2019 compared to the year 2000?

• 25% more

• 50% more

• Almost three times as much

• 100% more

Besides carbon dioxide, which other greenhouse gases are mentioned as being pumped into the atmosphere?

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Methane and Nitrous Oxide

• Sulfur Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide

• Water Vapor and Ozone

What was the total amount of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions in 2017 from all greenhouse gases combined?

• 37 Billion Tonnes

• 24 Billion Tonnes

• 51 Billion Tonnes

• 14 Billion Tonnes

Which of the following are consequences of climate change mentioned in recent years?

• Fewer heatwaves and more ice at the North Pole

• More heatwaves, more glaciers melting, and less ice at the North Pole

• Fewer wildfires and stable sea levels

• Increased rainfall and cooler temperatures

Out of the last 22 years, how many have been recorded as the hottest?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 22

Which continent or region was responsible for more than 50% of global carbon dioxide emissions in 2017?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa, South America, and Oceania combined

Which three countries or regions were the largest emitters of carbon dioxide in 2017?

• India, Russia, and Japan

• USA, European Union, and Canada

• China, USA, and European Union

• Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Iran

Which country had the highest CO2 emissions per person in 2017?

• United States

• Australia

• Qatar

• Germany

Which country is currently the world's largest overall emitter of CO2?

• United States

• China

• India

• Germany