The Six Americas
When asked about climate change, scientists have found that american adults fall into six categories called the Six Americas. The Six Americas are catagories that describe what people's roll in climate change is; whether they're Alarmed (most engaged in the issue) or Dissmissive (least engaged in the issue). After taking this quiz, you will find out which of the six americas you fall into. Enjoy!
- 1.Do you believe that climate change is occuring in our world?
- A.
Probably
- B.
Absolutely
- C.
I don't know
- D.
No
- E.
Maybe
- F.
Yes but it's not that bad
- 2.Do you believe that climate change is human caused?
- A.
Climate change isn't even real
- B.
Probably
- C.
I don't know
- D.
Absolutely
- E.
Maybe
- F.
No
- 3.Do you view climate change as a threat to humans?
- A.
Yes a very serious one
- B.
I don't know
- C.
Kind of
- D.
Not for a while
- E.
Not really
- F.
Not ever
- 4.How much action are you taking in your personal life to help stop climate change?
- A.
A tiny bit. I turn off lights
- B.
Some. I try to bike as much as I can
- C.
Lots. I even have an electric car
- D.
None. I won't ever need to
- E.
A little. I recycle
- F.
I don't really know
- 5.How much do you know about climate change?
- A.
Lots and there's tons of evidence for it
- B.
Some facts and statistics
- C.
A little
- D.
Almost nothing
- E.
Enough to know that it's natural
- F.
Enough to know it's all fake
- 6.How do you think Americans should respond to the threat of climate change?
- A.
They shouldn't. Climate change is fake
- B.
They should respond a little more than they are now
- C.
I don't know
- D.
They should respond aggressively
- E.
They don't need to respond for a while
- F.
They're doing enough already
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