Q.1
Global warming is real. Since records began in 1880, the average temperature has risen by how many degrees?
  • 0.8o Celsius
  • 1.8o Celsius
  • 2.8o Celsius
  • 3.8o Celsius
Q.2
As the planet warms up, we'll see some worrying events. Which of the following will happen?
  • The Arctic will lose its ice
  • The sea-levels will rise
  • There will be more extreme weather
  • All of the above
Q.3
Global warming is caused by gasses such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, and methane. What do we call these?
  • Garden shed gasses
  • General gasses
  • Greenhouse gasses
  • Ghostly gasses
Q.4
Some scientists (3% of them) deny that humans are responsible for climate change. Why?
  • Because the world is getting cooler
  • Because Earth's climate has changed many times in the past
  • Because it's natural processes that are producing carbon dioxide
  • Because it's all part of God's plan
Q.5
The “Paris Agreement” is an attempt to force countries to cut their carbon dioxide emissions. Three countries chose not to be included: Syria, Nicaragua and which other?
  • Iran
  • The United States of America
  • Israel
  • The United Kingdom
Q.6
Larger countries produce the most CO , but not necessarily the most per person. How much CO does each person in the UK on average emit per year?
  • 6.5 kg
  • 65 kg
  • 650 kg
  • 6.5 tonnes
Q.7
Industry is often blamed for climate change. Which sector emits the largest proportion of greenhouse gas?
  • Energy production
  • Food production
  • Transport
  • Manufacturing
Q.8
Between 1900 and 1990, sea-levels rose by 1.5 mm each year due to global warming. How fast are sea-levels rising now?
  • They are not rising anymore
  • They are rising by 2 mm per year
  • They are rising by 3.4 mm per year
  • They are rising by 4.8 mm per year
Q.9
Currently, there are 406 ppm (parts per million) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. What is a “safe” amount?
  • 650 ppm
  • 550 ppm
  • 450 ppm
  • 350 ppm
Q.10
What can you do to help fight climate change?
  • Turn down the temperature on your central heating
  • Insulate your home
  • Use energy-efficient appliances
  • All of the above
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