24 Questions
What is the main focus of the text?
Explaining the difference between weather and climate
How does weather differ from climate?
Weather refers to a specific time and place, while climate is long-term and general.
What is the greenhouse effect generally considered as?
A phenomenon detrimental to humans and the planet.
Is it possible to accurately predict the climate decades from now according to the text?
No, due to the unpredictable nature of weather patterns.
Is it true that the changes seen in climate currently are just part of a natural cycle?
No, human activities have significantly influenced current climate changes.
Can stopping greenhouse gas emissions now prevent climate change?
No, the impacts of past emissions will still affect climate.
What are the primary components that create Earth's climate system?
Sun, atmosphere, land, ice
How does the greenhouse effect impact global temperature?
It traps heat from the sun and re-radiates it back to Earth
Which of the following is NOT considered a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
Oxygen (O2)
What causes a greenhouse to heat up according to the provided text?
Trapping heat from the sun by glass panels
Which of the following activities does NOT produce greenhouse gases?
Burning fossil fuels for energy
Why are greenhouse gases important according to the text?
To regulate the Earth's temperature for plant survival
What is the primary influence on climate change according to the provided text?
All of the above
How does the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change define climate change?
As any change in climate over time due to natural variability or human activity
What is the main characteristic of natural interannual variability?
Variations beyond individual weather events
How does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) define climate variability?
Variations in climate statistics on temporal and spatial scales
What does the term 'climate system' refer to based on the information provided?
Interaction of climate elements like land, ocean, and atmosphere
What is a key characteristic of climate change?
Varies significantly at geographical levels
What is the role of greenhouse gases in maintaining Earth's average temperature?
Trapping heat like a blanket to keep Earth warm
How does the enhanced greenhouse effect differ from the regular greenhouse effect?
It results from human activities and intensifies the greenhouse effect
What is the main reason for the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Burning of fossil fuels due to industrialization
Which event directly contributed to the enhanced greenhouse effect according to the text?
Industrial Revolution and combustion of fossil fuels
Why do scientists believe that most global warming today is attributed to human activities?
Caused by human-induced factors like burning fossil fuels
What would likely happen if there were no greenhouse gases in the atmosphere according to the text?
Earth's average surface temperature would be much colder and possibly unable to support life
Test your knowledge on climate change with this quiz prepared by Eve V. Fernandez-Gamalinda. Questions cover topics such as the greenhouse effect, weather prediction, and natural climate variations.
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