Climate Change Quiz
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What primarily causes the current rise in global average temperature?

  • Changes in Earth's orbit
  • Increase in volcanic activity
  • Natural variations in solar radiation
  • Burning of fossil fuels by humans (correct)
  • What do greenhouse gases do in the Earth's lower atmosphere?

  • Regulate temperature
  • Reflect sunlight
  • Accelerate cooling
  • Trap heat (correct)
  • What are some impacts of climate change on the environment?

  • Decrease in global average temperature and increase in rainfall
  • Decrease in wildfires and expansion of glaciers
  • Expansion of deserts and increase in heat waves (correct)
  • Reduction in permafrost melting and increase in sea ice
  • What contributes notably to greenhouse gases?

    <p>Deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has amplified warming in the Arctic contributed to?

    <p>Melting permafrost, glacial retreat, and sea ice loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Global Average Temperature Rise

    • The current rise in global average temperature is primarily caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, into the atmosphere.

    Greenhouse Gases

    • Greenhouse gases in the Earth's lower atmosphere trap heat from the sun, preventing it from being released back into space, and thus maintaining the Earth's warmth.

    Impacts of Climate Change

    • Climate change has significant impacts on the environment, including:
      • Rising sea levels due to melting of glaciers and polar ice caps
      • Changes in precipitation patterns, leading to droughts and floods
      • Increased frequency and severity of heatwaves, storms, and wildfires

    Contributors to Greenhouse Gases

    • Notable contributors to greenhouse gases include:
      • Burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, for energy
      • Deforestation and land-use changes, such as agriculture and urbanization
      • Agriculture, especially livestock production, which releases methane

    Amplified Warming in the Arctic

    • The amplified warming in the Arctic has contributed to:
      • Melting of sea ice and permafrost, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions
      • Changes in ocean circulation and ecosystems, affecting marine life and ecosystems

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    Test your knowledge on climate change with this quiz! Explore the causes, effects, and potential solutions to global warming and its impact on Earth's climate system. Challenge yourself with questions about the science behind climate change and its implications for the planet.

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