Climate Change and Global Warming
Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of climate change and global warming, including their causes, effects, and potential solutions. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: climate change global warming environmental science geography |
Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming?
What is the term used to describe the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities?
Which human activity is considered a major contributor to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions?
What is the term used to describe the rise in sea levels caused by the thermal expansion of ocean water and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets?
Which region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its low-lying geography and dense population?
What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?
Which renewable energy source has seen a significant increase in global installations in recent years?
What is the term used to describe the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels?
What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency and adopting low-carbon technologies?
Which country is considered a global leader in the development and implementation of renewable energy technologies?
What is the term used to describe the process of adjusting to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events?
Which natural phenomenon is often associated with the release of large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas?
What is the term used to describe the process of planting trees or restoring forests to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change?