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1
The Amazon Rainforest acts as a "carbon sink," absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
True
False
2
Which of these activities contributes to ocean acidification?
Increased CO₂ in the atmosphere, which dissolves in the oceans
Cleansing marine waters
Plastic pollution
Increased fish stocks
3
The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to the increase in greenhouse gases.
False
True
4
The melting of polar ice caps contributes to a rise in sea levels.
True
False
5
What is the greenhouse effect?
The increase in solar radiation that will warm the Earth
The reduction in global temperatures during the winter
The natural process that warms the Earth to maintain a habitable temp
The disappearance of the ozone layer
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What practice can help reduce CO₂ emissions?
Switch to renewable energy sources
Increase the consumption of fossil fuels
Destroy forests to obtain more land for agriculture
Use more plastic
7
Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Nitrogen (N₂)
Oxygen (O₂)
Methane (CH₄)
8
Which among the following is considered a "hot spot" of climate change?
The Arctic region
The Sahara desert
The Amazon rainforest
The coastline of the North Sea
9
What does the term "climate change" mean?
The increase in the average global temperature and other climate changes
Natural variations in the Earth's climate
The increase in pollution in cities
The change in the number of hours of daylight during the year
10
Which areas are most vulnerable to sea level rise?
High-altitude inland areas
Mountainous areas
Desert areas
Coastal areas and low-lying islands
11
What are the consequences of rising global temperatures?
Improvement of marine biodiversity
Increase of snowfall in temperate zones
Reduction of dryers
Increase in extreme meteorological phenomena
12
Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases?
Russia
Brazil
China
India
13
What phenomenon causes the rise in sea level?
The melting of glaciers and gel caps
The decrease in ocean evaporation
The increase in marine biodiversity
The decrease in precipitation
14
Which countries have historically been least responsible for climate change?
Southern Hemisphere countries like Argentina and Brazil
Developing countries with the lowest historical emissions
European countries like France and Germany
Industrialized countries like the United States and China
15
Climate change only affects the temperature and not other weather patterns.
False
True
16
Climate change is a natural phenomenon that has no human impact
False
True
17
Which measure can help reduce the effects of climate change?
Reforest and protect forests
Use more pesticides in agriculture
Increase greenhouse gas emissions
Destroy natural ecosystems to build cities
18
Which human activity contributes most to the increase in greenhouse gases?
Deforestation
The use of electric cars
Reducing CO₂ emissions
Renewable energy production
19
What effects can climate change have on ecosystems?
Growth of new deserts
Improvement of marine ecosystems
Increase in biodiversity and growth of new ecosystems
Reduction in biodiversity and displacement of species
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What is the Paris Agreement?
A plan to restore marine biodiversity
An intl. pact to curb climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
An agreement to reduce global carbon consumption
An agreement to promote sustainable tourism
