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04 Climate Change Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 04 Climate Change, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Earth’s climate changes naturally, but human activities are the primary cause of the rapid warming observed since the mid-20th century.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

How do greenhouse gases strengthen the natural greenhouse effect?

  1. A

    They prevent sunlight from reaching Earth's surface.

  2. B

    They absorb and re-emit some of the heat released by Earth's surface.

  3. C

    They stop Earth's surface from releasing heat.

  4. D

    They create heat only by reflecting sunlight back toward the surface.

03
Written response
1 point

For 2011–2020, what was the assessed global surface temperature increase above the 1850–1900 level? Enter the value in °C.

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

In a heat wave, whether a person has reliable cooling and access to health care affects their .

05
Choose one
1 point

A coastal town updates its plans for expected future flooding to reduce harm. Which concept best describes this kind of adjustment?

  1. A

    Changing systems only to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

  2. B

    Responding to climate conditions only after damage has occurred.

  3. C

    Adjusting human or natural systems to actual or expected climate conditions to reduce harm or make use of possible benefits.

  4. D

    Stopping all natural changes in climate.

06
Choose all
1 point

Which actions are examples of adapting to climate risks? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Set up a heat-warning system.

  2. B

    Reduce methane leaks from energy infrastructure.

  3. C

    Plant drought-tolerant crops.

  4. D

    Restore wetlands that can buffer floods.

07
Written response
1 point

What term describes a climate response that reduces one risk but increases another, such as a flood barrier that shifts floodwater toward a different community?

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Because carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, limiting further warming requires sustained global emissions .

09
Choose one
1 point

A farming region experiences both drought and extreme heat. Which outcome best illustrates how climate hazards can compound?

  1. A

    Crop yields rise as water and energy demand fall.

  2. B

    Crop yields fall while water and energy demand rise.

  3. C

    Crop yields remain unchanged because drought offsets heat.

  4. D

    Water demand falls while energy demand rises, with no effect on crops.

10
True or false
1 point

True or false: If adaptation is designed effectively, it can eliminate all climate-related losses.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

11
Choose all
1 point

Which actions are examples of climate mitigation? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Replace fossil-fuel electricity with low-emission energy.

  2. B

    Improve energy efficiency in buildings.

  3. C

    Create a heat-warning system for residents.

  4. D

    Protect and restore forests.

12
Choose one
1 point

Which broad pattern should a planner keep in mind when comparing climate warming over land and ocean?

  1. A

    The ocean always warms faster than land.

  2. B

    Land and ocean warm at exactly the same rate everywhere.

  3. C

    Land generally warms faster than ocean.

  4. D

    Only land experiences climate warming.

13
Open ended
1 point

A coastal community is planning for rising sea levels. Explain how climate change contributes to sea-level rise and describe one way the community could adapt while accounting for local risks.

14
Choose one
1 point

Which observation describes climate rather than weather?

  1. A

    The neighborhood had unusually heavy rain on Tuesday.

  2. B

    Average rainfall in the region has shifted over several decades.

  3. C

    A strong wind developed during yesterday’s storm.

15
Choose one
1 point

During the same heat wave, residents in one neighborhood have little access to reliable cooling or health care, making it harder for them to cope. Which part of climate risk does this difference illustrate?

  1. A

    The residents’ exposure to the heat wave

  2. B

    The residents’ vulnerability to harm

  3. C

    The heat wave as a climate hazard

16
Choose one
1 point

A region faces both prolonged drought and extreme heat. Which combination of effects is consistent with the material?

  1. A

    Crop yields may fall while demand for water and energy rises.

  2. B

    Crop yields will be unaffected because drought and heat cancel each other out.

  3. C

    Water and energy demand will necessarily fall as temperatures rise.

17
Choose one
1 point

Which action is an example of climate mitigation?

  1. A

    Opening a cooling center during heat waves

  2. B

    Raising a road to reduce flood damage

  3. C

    Repairing equipment to reduce methane leaks

18
True or false
1 point

Climate warming occurs at the same rate across all regions and seasons.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

The assessed global surface temperature in 2011–2020 was about how many °C above the 1850–1900 level?

20
Written response
1 point

What term describes a climate response that reduces one risk but increases other risks?