WorksheetsMultiple-Choice Questions on Climate Change
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is climate change?
A short-term weather pattern
Long-term alterations in the Earth's climate system
A natural disaster
A cooling of the Earth
Which of the following is a natural cause of climate change?
Burning fossil fuels
Deforestation
Volcanic eruptions
Industrial activities
Which greenhouse gas is released by livestock?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Ozone
What human activity contributes significantly to deforestation?
Urbanization
Planting more trees
Recycling
Conservation
Which renewable energy source relies on the sun?
Wind energy
Solar energy
Hydroelectric power
Geothermal energy
What is the primary gas responsible for global warming?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Argon
What is the result of melting polar ice caps?
Decreased sea levels
Rising sea levels
Reduced biodiversity
Desertification
Which term describes people displaced by climate change?
Climate refugees
Urban migrants
Seasonal workers
Nomads
What is the goal of the Paris Agreement?
To reduce fossil fuel production
To limit global warming to below 2°C
To plant 1 billion trees
To eliminate all greenhouse gases
What is an example of climate change mitigation?
Building flood barriers
Developing drought-resistant crops
Transitioning to renewable energy sources
Expanding cities
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Oxygen
What is a key effect of ocean acidification?
Improved fish population
Coral bleaching
Rising sea temperatures
Increased biodiversity
Which of the following contributes to water scarcity?
Flooding
Increased rainfall
Droughts caused by climate change
Ocean acidification
Which country initiative aims to combat global climate change?
IPCC
FIFA
UNESCO
WHO
What term refers to the absorption of CO₂ by the oceans?
Greenhouse effect
Carbon sinking
Ocean acidification
Global warming
Which extreme weather event is NOT caused by climate change?
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Droughts
Floods
What is the purpose of carbon capture and storage?
To increase CO₂ emissions
To store energy
To trap and store CO₂ emissions
To eliminate methane
Which of the following is an individual action to combat climate change?
Using energy-saving appliances
Building flood barriers
Developing policies
Releasing greenhouse gases
What is the main aim of Goal 13 in the Sustainable Development Goals?
Economic growth
Gender equality
Climate action
Quality education
Which of these is a primary energy source?
Coal
Plastic
Paper
Metal
What happens when greenhouse gases trap heat?
Global cooling
Global warming
Ozone depletion
Acid rain formation
Which of the following is a consequence of rising sea levels?
Increased crop yield
Displacement of coastal populations
Expansion of deserts
Decreased ocean salinity
What is a major contributor to methane emissions?
Deforestation
Transportation
Livestock farming
Solar energy use
What is an example of adaptation to climate change?
Reducing deforestation
Building drought-resistant infrastructure
Switching to electric vehicles
Promoting afforestation
Which organization is responsible for assessing climate change?
IPCC
WTO
NATO
IMF
What is the main cause of desertification?
Overfishing
Deforestation and climate change
Urbanization
Acid rain
Which sector is a significant source of nitrous oxide emissions?
Transportation
Agriculture
Technology
Fishing
What is an effect of extreme heatwaves?
Increased biodiversity
Decreased risk of wildfires
Health risks such as heat strokes
Increased rainfall
Which agreement aims to address climate change globally?
Kyoto Protocol
Geneva Convention
Paris Agreement
UN Charter
What practice helps reduce deforestation?
Slash-and-burn farming
Urban expansion
Recycling paper products
Increased coal mining
