Causes and Effects of Climate Change | National Geographic

What is the primary role of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?

• To block sunlight from reaching Earth.

• To absorb heat and prevent it from escaping Earth's atmosphere.

• To create clouds and precipitation.

• To cool down the Earth's surface.

Which human activity has significantly increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution?

• Planting more trees.

• Burning fossil fuels.

• Using solar panels.

• Recycling waste.

How does climate change affect weather patterns?

• It makes weather less extreme and more predictable.

• It causes more intense storms, floods, heavy snowfall, and droughts.

• It leads to consistently mild temperatures worldwide.

• It stops all forms of precipitation.

What is a key strategy to prevent the worst effects of climate change?

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels.

• Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources.

• Building more factories that produce greenhouse gases.

• Reducing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.