Climate Change: A Global Challenge
Our planet is facing a significant challenge - climate change. This phenomenon, primarily caused by man-made activities, is a shift in global weather patterns. With more carbon dioxide released through burning fossil fuels, the Earth's atmosphere traps more heat, leading to a rise in global temperatures. The effects of climate change are discernible. From the melting ice in the Arctic, threatening the habitat of polar bears, to the intensifying hurricanes in the Atlantic region, we're witnessing the impact first-hand. The recent bushfires in Australia and floods in Bangladesh are also stark reminders of the threat climate change poses. On a global scale, nations have started to act. The Paris Agreement, established in 2016, aims to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. However, collective efforts need to be ramped up. On a personal level, we can contribute too. By reducing our carbon footprint through using less electricity, lessening our reliance on cars, and recycling more, we can all play a part. If no action is taken, the future could be dire. Rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities, extreme weather events could become the norm, and biodiversity could be lost. Climate change is a reality we cannot deny. However, with global cooperation and individual efforts, we can rise to this challenge and secure a better future for our planet.
Question 1
What is the primary cause of climate change according to the text?
Natural disasters
Car emissions
Burning fossil fuels
Volcanic eruptions
Solar flares
Question 2
What is the meaning of 'carbon footprint' in the context of this passage?
The amount of carbon dioxide a person exhales
A black mark on the foot
The amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by an individual's activities
The size of a person's shoe
A fossilized footprint
Question 3
What does the Paris Agreement aim to achieve?
Stop all fossil fuel usage
Limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels
Ban all cars
Eliminate all carbon emissions
Mandate recycling worldwide
Question 4
What could happen if no action is taken against climate change?
Nothing
Rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities
There will be more snowfall
The sun will become cooler
The moon will disappear
Question 5
What is one way individuals can contribute to combat climate change, as suggested by the text?
By planting more trees
By using less electricity
By eating more vegetables
By drinking more water
By sleeping more
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