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Climate Change Activism and the Media

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the role of climate change activism and the media in shaping public discourse and driving climate action.
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Which prominent climate activist gained global recognition for her "Fridays for Future" movement?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Naomi Klein

  3. Vandana Shiva

  4. Rachel Carson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate activist, initiated the "Fridays for Future" movement, inspiring global youth to demand climate action.

Which social media platform has played a significant role in amplifying climate change activism?

  1. Facebook

  2. Twitter

  3. Instagram

  4. LinkedIn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Twitter has become a key platform for climate activists to share information, organize protests, and engage with policymakers and the public.

What is the primary goal of climate change activism?

  1. Raising awareness about climate change

  2. Promoting sustainable lifestyles

  3. Advocating for climate policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change activism encompasses a range of activities aimed at raising awareness, promoting sustainable practices, and advocating for policies that address climate change.

Which documentary film brought global attention to the urgency of climate change and won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature?

  1. An Inconvenient Truth

  2. Before the Flood

  3. Chasing Ice

  4. Merchants of Doubt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An Inconvenient Truth, released in 2006, played a pivotal role in raising public awareness about climate change and its consequences.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of traditional media outlets giving disproportionate coverage to climate skeptics and downplaying the scientific consensus on climate change?

  1. Climate denialism

  2. Climate gate

  3. Media bias

  4. False balance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

False balance refers to the practice of presenting opposing viewpoints on climate change as equally valid, despite the overwhelming scientific consensus on the reality and urgency of the issue.

Which international agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, represents a global commitment to combat climate change by setting ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the term used to describe the process of systematically undermining public trust in climate science and promoting misinformation about climate change?

  1. Climate denialism

  2. Climate skepticism

  3. Climate change contrarianism

  4. Climate gate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate denialism refers to the deliberate and organized effort to undermine the scientific consensus on climate change and promote doubt and skepticism about its reality and urgency.

Which prominent climate activist and author is known for her book "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate"?

  1. Naomi Klein

  2. Vandana Shiva

  3. Rachel Carson

  4. Greta Thunberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naomi Klein is a Canadian author and activist whose book "This Changes Everything" explores the relationship between capitalism and climate change.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of extreme weather events becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change?

  1. Climate variability

  2. Climate change

  3. Global warming

  4. Climate tipping points


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate variability refers to the natural fluctuations in climate patterns, while climate change refers to the long-term shifts in these patterns due to human activities.

Which prominent environmental activist and author is known for her book "Silent Spring", which raised awareness about the dangers of pesticides?

  1. Rachel Carson

  2. Vandana Shiva

  3. Naomi Klein

  4. Greta Thunberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose book "Silent Spring" played a crucial role in raising public awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Climate mitigation

  2. Climate adaptation

  3. Climate resilience

  4. Climate action


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate action encompasses both climate mitigation and climate adaptation strategies to address the challenges posed by climate change.

Which prominent climate activist and author is known for her book "No Logo", which critiques the negative impacts of globalization and consumerism?

  1. Naomi Klein

  2. Vandana Shiva

  3. Rachel Carson

  4. Greta Thunberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naomi Klein is a Canadian author and activist whose book "No Logo" examines the social and environmental consequences of globalization and consumerism.

What is the term used to describe the process of transitioning to a low-carbon economy that is less reliant on fossil fuels?

  1. Decarbonization

  2. Carbon neutrality

  3. Net zero emissions

  4. Climate mitigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to alternative energy sources with lower carbon emissions.

Which prominent climate activist and author is known for her book "The End of Nature", which explores the concept of the Anthropocene?

  1. Bill McKibben

  2. Vandana Shiva

  3. Rachel Carson

  4. Greta Thunberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill McKibben is an American environmentalist and author whose book "The End of Nature" examines the concept of the Anthropocene, the current geological epoch marked by human influence on the planet.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of rising sea levels due to climate change?

  1. Sea level rise

  2. Coastal erosion

  3. Ocean acidification

  4. Marine heatwaves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea level rise refers to the increase in the average level of the world's oceans due to factors such as thermal expansion and melting glaciers.

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