Climate Change Flashcards

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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True or False: Climate change is solely caused by natural processes.

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False

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3
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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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4
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Fill in the blank: The primary human activity that contributes to climate change is __________.

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burning fossil fuels

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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Which gas is the most significant contributor to climate change?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What are some effects of climate change on weather patterns?

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Increased frequency of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, and heavy rainfall.

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True or False: Climate change can lead to rising sea levels.

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True

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9
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Which international agreement aims to combat climate change?

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The Paris Agreement

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What is the role of deforestation in climate change?

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Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb CO2.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a renewable energy source? A) Coal B) Solar C) Natural Gas

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B) Solar

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What impact does climate change have on biodiversity?

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Climate change can lead to habitat loss and increased extinction rates among species.

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Fill in the blank: The phenomenon of rising ocean temperatures is known as __________.

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ocean warming

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What is climate adaptation?

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Climate adaptation refers to adjustments made to social, economic, and environmental practices to minimize damage from climate change.

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True or False: Climate change affects only the environment and has no impact on human health.

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False

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16
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What is the significance of the IPCC?

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assesses scientific information related to climate change.

17
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a consequence of melting glaciers? A) Increased freshwater supply B) Rising sea levels C) More polar bears

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B) Rising sea levels

18
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What are carbon footprints?

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Carbon footprints measure the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, or product.

19
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Fill in the blank: The term __________ refers to the long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region.

A

climate

20
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What is the purpose of carbon trading?

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Carbon trading aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by allowing countries to buy and sell emission allowances.

21
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True or False: Climate change can result in food security issues.

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True

22
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What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?

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To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

23
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a consequence of ocean acidification? A) Coral bleaching B) Increased fish populations C) More oxygen in the water

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A) Coral bleaching

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, helping to moderate the Earth’s climate.

25
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting agricultural land to urban areas is known as __________.

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urbanization