Climate Basics
What is the term for the gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, primarily due to human activities?
A) Climate fluctuation
B) Climate change
C) Carbon dioxide emission
Which greenhouse gas is produced by livestock farming and rice cultivation?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Methane
C) Oxygen
How does climate change affect polar regions?
A) Increased sea ice
B) Melting glaciers and ice caps
C) Expansion of polar bear populations
B) Melting glaciers and ice caps
Which of the following contributes to deforestation, a significant factor in climate change?
A) Planting trees
B) Logging activities
C) National park conservation efforts
B) Logging activities
Which animated movie features a polar bear named Norm who travels to New York City to prevent a developer from building condos in the Arctic?
A) Ice Age: The Meltdown
B) Happy Feet
C) Norm of the North
C) Norm of the North
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence Earth's climate?
A) Changes in solar radiation
B) Human activities
C) Tectonic plate movements
What is the main source of human-produced carbon dioxide emissions?
A) Burning fossil fuels
B) Deforestation
C) Agriculture
A) Burning fossil fuels
What is a consequence of ocean acidification, a result of increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere? A) Increased coral reef growth
B) Harm to marine life with calcium carbonate shells
C) Decreased sea levels
B) Harm to marine life with calcium carbonate shells
How do transportation activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?
A) By reducing fuel consumption
B) By burning fossil fuels in vehicles
C) By promoting walking and biking
B) By burning fossil fuels in vehicles
In the film "An Inconvenient Truth," which former U.S. Vice President delivers a presentation about the dangers of climate change?
A) Al Gore
B) Bill Clinton
C) Barack Obama
A) Al Gore
What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?
A) Lithosphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Atmosphere
Which greenhouse gas is released during the extraction and burning of coal, oil, and natural gas?
A) Methane
B) Sulfur dioxide
C) Carbon dioxide
C) Carbon dioxide
Which of the following is a potential effect of climate change on agriculture?
A) Increased crop yields
B) Shifts in growing seasons and crop distribution
C) Decreased need for irrigation
B) Shifts in growing seasons and crop distribution
What is a major source of methane emissions from human activities?
A) Rice cultivation
B) Solar energy production
C) Wind farms
A) Rice cultivation
Which movie depicts a dystopian future where the world has been ravaged by climate change, leading to extreme weather conditions and a scarcity of resources?
A) Mad Max: Fury Road
B) The Day After Tomorrow
C) Waterworld
B) The Day After Tomorrow
What is the term for the process by which Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun, warming the planet?
A) Greenhouse effect
B) Solar radiation
C) Ozone depletion
What is the primary natural source of methane emissions?
A) Wetlands
B) Forest fires
C) Volcanic eruptions
A) Wetlands
How does climate change impact weather patterns?
A) Decreased intensity of storms
B) Increased frequency of extreme weather events
C) More predictable rainfall patterns
B) Increased frequency of extreme weather events
Which sector is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions worldwide?
A) Agriculture
B) Industry
C) Residential buildings
B) Industry
What is the name of the animated film that follows a young girl named Fern as she tries to save a rainforest from being destroyed by a corporation?
A) FernGully: The Last Rainforest
B) Moana
C) Pocahontas
A) FernGully: The Last Rainforest
hich of the following is a consequence of climate change?
A) Reduced sea levels
B) More frequent and intense heatwaves
C) Decreased rainfall globally
What is the primary anthropogenic source of sulfur emissions contributing to the greenhouse effect?
A) Industrial processes
B) Oceanic activities
C) Agricultural practices
A) Industrial processes
What are some consequences of melting ice caps and glaciers?
A) Rising sea levels
B) Decreased freshwater availability
C) Expansion of Arctic habitats for wildlife
A) Rising sea levels
How does the production of electricity contribute to climate change?
A) By decreasing carbon dioxide emissions
B) By burning fossil fuels
C) By harnessing renewable energy sources
B) By burning fossil fuels
Which documentary film investigates the effects of climate change on various ecosystems and species, featuring stunning visuals captured over several years? A) Before the Flood
B) Chasing Ice
C) Our Planet
B) Chasing Ice