Climate Change Science: Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies

Question 1

Which of these gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 2

What primary human activity is responsible for releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change?

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Deforestation

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Agriculture

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Industrial processes

Question 3

What is the function of feedback mechanisms within the climate system?

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They intensify or weaken the effects of climate change.

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They regulate the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth's surface.

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They control gas exchange between the atmosphere and oceans.

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They determine the rate of global warming.

Question 4

What term accurately describes long-term shifts in weather patterns and climate over extended periods?

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Climate change

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Climate variability

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Weather forecasting

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Climate modeling

Question 5

Describe the primary function of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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Providing comprehensive scientific assessments on climate change and its implications

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Negotiating and enforcing international climate agreements

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Implementing climate change policies and regulations

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Monitoring and enforcing compliance with climate change commitments

Question 6

Which of the following is a **renewable** energy source?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 7

Which of these gases is **not** a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 8

Which of the following greenhouse gases is the most prevalent in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Fluorinated gases

Question 9

What is the primary factor driving global warming?

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Human activities releasing greenhouse gases

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Increased solar radiation

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Enhanced volcanic activity

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Natural variations in the Earth's orbit

Question 10

Define a carbon sink.

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A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases

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A source that releases more carbon than it absorbs

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A process that transforms carbon from one form to another

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A measurement unit for carbon concentration

Question 11

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Coal

Question 12

What is the primary reason for the observed increase in ocean acidity?

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Increased absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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Reduced absorption of oxygen from the atmosphere

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Enhanced volcanic activity

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Deforestation

Question 13

What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) responsible for?

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Providing scientific assessments on climate change

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Negotiating international agreements on climate action

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Implementing climate change mitigation measures

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Educating the public about climate change

Question 14

Describe the difference between climate and weather.

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Climate refers to long-term patterns, while weather refers to short-term conditions

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Weather refers to long-term patterns, while climate refers to short-term conditions

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Climate and weather are interchangeable terms

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Weather patterns do not influence climate

Question 15

The enhanced greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:

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Increased atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases

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Increased atmospheric concentration of water vapor

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Increased atmospheric concentration of oxygen

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Decreased atmospheric concentration of nitrogen

Question 16

What is the primary role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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To provide comprehensive scientific assessments of climate change

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To monitor and enforce environmental regulations

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To implement climate change mitigation and adaptation measures

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To negotiate international agreements on climate change

Question 17

Differentiate between climate and weather. Which of the following is correct?

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Climate refers to long-term patterns, while weather refers to short-term conditions.

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Weather refers to long-term patterns, while climate refers to short-term conditions.

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Climate is influenced by human activities, while weather is not.

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Climate and weather are synonymous terms.

Question 18

The Paris Agreement aims to:

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Keep global temperature rise well below 2°C

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Implement national policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Provide scientific reports on the impacts of climate change

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Provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change adaptation

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of the natural greenhouse effect?

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To maintain the Earth's surface temperature at a level suitable for life.

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To reflect sunlight and cool the Earth's surface.

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To have a negligible impact on the Earth's temperature.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrous oxide

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Methane

Question 21

Which of the following is a major anthropogenic source of greenhouse gas emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels

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Forest fires

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Volcanic eruptions

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Animal agriculture

Question 22

The international agreement aimed at mitigating climate change is known as the:

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Paris Agreement

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Montreal Protocol

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Stockholm Convention

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Kyoto Protocol

Question 23

Which of the following is a potential health impact of climate change?

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Increased risk of heat-related illnesses

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Stable weather patterns

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Improved air quality

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Reduced crop yields

Question 24

The term used to describe the Earth's atmosphere's ability to trap heat is:

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Greenhouse effect

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Hydrological cycle

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Nitrogen cycle

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Ozone layer

Question 25

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 26

What is the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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Provide scientific assessments on climate change

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Monitor global greenhouse gas emissions

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Negotiate international climate agreements

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Implement climate change policies

Question 27

What is the term used to describe the long-term changes in the Earth's climate?

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Climate change

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Ozone depletion

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Global warming

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Weather