Climate Change Quiz

Question 1

Geoengineering is a proven and risk-free solution to climate change.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 2

Match the following climate change impacts with their corresponding regions.

Accepted Answer

Arctic Region → Accelerated melting of sea ice and permafrost; Coastal Areas → Increased coastal flooding due to sea-level rise; Sub-Saharan Africa → Expansion of desertification and reduced agricultural productivity; Australia → Increased frequency and intensity of bushfires

Question 3

Arrange the following steps of the scientific method as they apply to climate change research, in the correct order.

Accepted Answer

Observation of climate trends and data → Formulation of hypotheses about climate change causes → Conducting climate modeling and experiments → Analysis of experimental data and results

Question 4

Place the following sources of greenhouse gas emissions in order from highest to lowest contribution globally.

Accepted Answer

Energy Production → Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Use → Industry → Transportation

Question 5

Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius?

Accepted Answer

Paris Agreement

Answer

Kyoto Protocol

Answer

Montreal Protocol

Answer

Copenhagen Accord

Question 6

What is a key strategy for mitigating climate change?

Accepted Answer

Reducing deforestation

Answer

Increasing coal consumption

Answer

Promoting the use of gasoline-powered vehicles

Answer

Ignoring international climate agreements

Question 7

Match the following renewable energy sources with their descriptions.

Accepted Answer

Solar Energy → Energy harnessed from the sun's radiation; Wind Energy → Energy harnessed from the wind; Hydropower → Energy harnessed from moving water; Geothermal Energy → Energy harnessed from the Earth's internal heat

Question 8

Climate change only affects polar bears and other Arctic animals.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed from the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide

Answer

Nitrogen

Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Hydrogen

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