Climate Change Quiz
7 Questions
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Test your knowledge. How much do you know about climate change?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the most common greenhouse gas emitted from human activities?
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Carbon Dioxide
- C.
Methane
- D.
Carbon Monoxide
Correct Answer
B. Carbon Dioxide -
- 2.
Greenhouse gases are always bad for humans and the environment
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
In which of the following ways do people increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
- A.
Cutting down trees
- B.
Driving gasoline-powered cars
- C.
Burning coal to create electricity
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 4.
Greenhouse gases cause global warming by absorbing and reradiating heat from ________ rays
Correct Answer
infrared, Infrared, infrared rays - 5.
Americans make up a little less than 5 percent of the world population. Annual carbon emissions in the U.S. represent what percentage of the world total?
- A.
5 percent
- B.
16 percent
- C.
22 percent
- D.
30 percent
Correct Answer
C. 22 percent -
- 6.
Which uses the most electricity in the average U.S. home?
- A.
Water heater
- B.
Refrigerator
- C.
Heating and air conditioning
- D.
Lights
Correct Answer
C. Heating and air conditioning -
- 7.
Having more snow and rain than usual this winter is a sign that climate change may be slowing down.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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