Climate Change: A Current Issue for a Sustainable Future
Climate change, or the long-term shift in global or regional climate patterns, is an urgent and growing issue that has been at the forefront of international discussions in recent years. Scientists have pointed to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, as the main drivers of this change. These activities increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to a rise in the Earth's temperature. We're already seeing the effects: more frequent and severe weather events, melting polar ice, rising sea levels, and shifts in flora and fauna. Various efforts are underway to address this issue. The Paris Agreement, for example, is a global effort to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. On a more personal level, we can all play a part in mitigating climate change. Simple actions like reducing waste, recycling, and using renewable energy sources can make a significant difference. In essence, while the challenges are significant, by understanding and addressing climate change, we can help ensure a sustainable future for our planet.
Question 1
What is climate change?
The shift in global or regional climate patterns
The change in the color of the sky
The movement of the tectonic plates
The change in the types of flora and fauna
The change in landforms
Question 2
What human activities contribute to climate change?
Recycling
Using renewable energy
Burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
Planting trees
Reducing waste
Question 3
What is the Paris Agreement?
An agreement to stop the use of fossil fuels
A pact to end all wars
A trade agreement between different countries
An agreement to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
An agreement to stop deforestation
Question 4
What are some effects of climate change?
Increased rainfall
Melting polar ice
Rising sea levels
More frequent and severe weather events
All of the above
Question 5
How can we personally contribute to mitigate climate change?
By increasing waste
By using non-renewable energy sources
By burning more fossil fuels
By deforestation
By reducing waste, recycling and using renewable energy sources
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