SECTION IV SUMMARY
When did scientists begin to understand the
causes of global warming?
a. the 1920s
b. the 1930s
c. the 1980s
d. the 1950s
e. the 1970s
the 1950s
Why did scientists establish the World Climate
Research Programme?
a. to investigate the role of feedback
mechanisms in driving climate change
b. to assess the vulnerability of different
regions to climate change
c. to combat misinformation about climate
change
d. to develop new technologies to combat the
climate crisis
e. to study the effects of greenhouse gas
emissions
to study the effects of greenhouse gas
emissions
How did scientists change their approach to
resolving climate change in the 1980s?
by urging government action
How have many young activists PRIMARILY
contributed to the climate movement?
highlighting the failures of current
leaders
Which statement BEST assesses the current
state of government action against climate
change?
Most governments have set goals but fell
behind on achieving them.