Climate Science Basics
What is the name of the process that keeps Earth warm?
The Greenhouse Effect
What is happening to global sea levels?
They are rising
Name one type of renewable energy.
Solar / Wind / Hydro
Name a country with high greenhouse gas emissions.
USA / China / India
What does MUN stand for?
Model United Nations
What type of gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases (GHGs)
Name one weather pattern that is becoming more extreme.
Hurricanes / floods / droughts
What is a carbon footprint?
The total CO₂ a person or group produces
Name a country that faces big climate risks.
Maldives / Bangladesh / Tuvalu / Somalia / South Sudan / Chad.
What is the main purpose of the Model United Nations (MUN)?
To simulate UN meetings and solve global issues
Name two greenhouse gases.
Carbon dioxide and methane
What happens to glaciers as temperatures rise?
They melt
How do trees help fight climate change?
They absorb carbon dioxide
Why do developing countries struggle to reduce emissions?
Lack of money and technology
What kind of language should you use in MUN debate?
Formal and diplomatic
What human activity is the biggest cause of CO₂ emissions?
Burning fossil fuels
How does climate change affect small island countries?
Causes flooding and loss of land
Why is switching to renewable energy important?
It reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Should wealthy countries help poorer ones fight climate change? Why or why not?
Was the answer good?
What was the goal of the Paris Agreement?
Limit global warming to below 2°C
What is the role of the atmosphere in regulating Earth's temperature?
It traps heat from the sun
Name one way climate change affects agriculture.
Crop failure / drought / water shortages
What is one problem with relying on fossil fuels?
They cause pollution and climate change
If you were a delegate of an island nation, what would you demand in a UN resolution?
Was the answer good?
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate is the average weather in a place over a long time, while weather is the daily conditions like rain or sunshine.