Climate Challenge Quiz

Climate Challenge Quiz

Test your knowledge on various aspects of climate and climate change with this challenging quiz!

published on February 17
1/11

Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Ozone
2/11

What is the average global temperature increase since the pre-industrial era?

What is the average global temperature increase since the pre-industrial era?
1.5 degrees Celsius
2 degrees Celsius
2.5 degrees Celsius
3 degrees Celsius
3/11

Which of the following cities is most at risk from sea level rise?

Which of the following cities is most at risk from sea level rise?
Tokyo
New York City
London
Sydney
4/11

What is the main source of energy in power generation that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions?

What is the main source of energy in power generation that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions?
Coal
Wind
Solar
Nuclear
5/11

Which ocean absorbs the most carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Which ocean absorbs the most carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
6/11

What is the main cause of deforestation leading to climate change?

What is the main cause of deforestation leading to climate change?
Urbanization
Agricultural expansion
Industrialization
Mining activities
7/11

Which region is experiencing the fastest rate of glacier melting due to climate change?

Which region is experiencing the fastest rate of glacier melting due to climate change?
Europe
Antarctica
Himalayas
Greenland
8/11

What is the primary factor contributing to ocean acidification?

What is the primary factor contributing to ocean acidification?
Pollution
Deforestation
Carbon dioxide emissions
Overfishing
9/11

Which phenomenon leads to stronger and more frequent hurricanes in a warming climate?

Which phenomenon leads to stronger and more frequent hurricanes in a warming climate?
El Niño
La Niña
Polar vortex
Warmer sea surface temperatures
10/11

What is the main driver of climate change according to the scientific consensus?

What is the main driver of climate change according to the scientific consensus?
Solar activity
Volcanic eruptions
Human activities
Natural climate variability
11/11

Which of the following is a key adaptation strategy to mitigate climate change impacts?

Which of the following is a key adaptation strategy to mitigate climate change impacts?
Afforestation
Fossil fuel divestment
Desalination
Geoengineering