Climate Change and Global Warming Quiz - Assess Common Misconceptions

Global warming and climate change mean the same thing.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Is the increase in global temperature solely due to human activities?

• Yes, human activities are the main driver.
• No, it's entirely natural.
• Only volcanic activities cause it.
• Solar radiation fluctuations are the cause.

Do all scientists agree on the causes of climate change?

• Yes, the majority agree on human causes.
• No, there is significant disagreement.
• Most scientists believe it's a hoax.
• There is no scientific consensus.

Climate change only affects temperatures.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Can planting trees alone solve the issue of climate change?

• Yes, reforestation is sufficient.
• No, it's an important step, but not enough.
• Only reducing emissions counts.
• Trees have no impact on climate.

Climate change is a modern phenomenon.

• True
• False

Are polar ice caps melting a direct result of climate change?

• Yes, due to warming temperatures.
• No, it's unrelated.
• Only recent volcanic activities cause it.
• Polar ice caps are not melting.

Ocean acidification is directly connected to climate change.

• True
• False

Does climate change impact global agriculture?

• Yes, it alters growing seasons.
• No, agriculture is unaffected.
• Only maritime climates are impacted.
• Farmlands remain productive.

It is too late to mitigate climate change effectively.

• True
• False

Is CO2 the only greenhouse gas contributing to climate change?

• Yes, only CO2 matters.
• No, other gases like methane also contribute.
• Oxygen is a greenhouse gas.
• Only industrial emissions matter.

Are all parts of the world are warming at the same rate.

• True
• False

Does melting sea ice contribute to sea level rise?

• Yes, but only minimally.
• No, it does not affect sea levels.
• It causes significant rise.
• Sea ice does not melt.

If the Earth's temperature rises by just 1 or 2 degrees, there will be no serious consequences.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Does climate change contribute to the increased frequency of hurricanes and typhoons?

• Yes, it increases their frequency and intensity.
• No, there is no link.
• Only cyclones are affected.
• It decreases their frequency.

There is a link between climate change and biodiversity loss

• True
• False

Does an increase in carbon footprint only come from industrial activities?

• Yes, only industries matter.
• No, daily activities also contribute.
• Transport is the only other source.
• Personal carbon footprint is negligible.

The ozone hole is the main cause of global warming.

• TRUE
• FALSE