Climate Change History Quiz

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

  • Providing scientific information to governments to assist in developing climate policies (correct)
  • Funding renewable energy projects in developing countries
  • Conducting research on climate change impacts on marine life
  • Advocating for climate change awareness through social media campaigns

What does the term 'climate' refer to?

  • Seasonal variations in atmospheric composition
  • Changes over a longer period of time in a region (correct)
  • Daily fluctuations in temperature and weather patterns
  • Short-term changes in the environment

According to the United Nations, what is climate change?

  • Short-term fluctuation in global temperatures due to industrial pollution
  • Cyclical changes in atmospheric pressure and humidity
  • Sudden and unpredictable shifts in weather patterns
  • Long-term change in temperatures and weather patterns that can occur naturally or be influenced by human activities (correct)

What is the significance of the recent IPCC report?

<p>Emphasizing that human activities are unequivocally responsible for global climate change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the IPCC established and by whom?

<p>Established in 1988 by the United Nations Environmental Panel and the World Meteorological Organisation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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