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Take the Climate Quiz

Do you know how climate works? Here are some questions to test your climate knowledge.

1

In some parts of the world, rainstorms have become more intense over the past several decades. Is that a change in weather or climate?

WEATHER

CLIMATE

Question 1 of 7

2

Which of these atmospheric gases traps heat as part of the greenhouse effect?

METHANE

NITROGEN

Question 2 of 7

3

Without the natural greenhouse effect, Earth’s temperature would be well below freezing. Is this true or false?

TRUE

FALSE

Question 3 of 7

4

How much carbon dioxide does the average American add to the atmosphere each year?

16 metric tons

6 metric tons

Question 4 of 7

5

In the US, which activity contributes more to carbon dioxide emissions?

a factory with smokestacks and a house with lights on

producing electricity and heat

a car, truck and airplane

using transportation

Question 5 of 7

6

When you hear it’s unusually hot today, is that about the climate or weather?

CLIMATE

WEATHER

Question 6 of 7

7

The ocean affects Earth’s climate. Is this true or false?

TRUE

FALSE

Question 7 of 7

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Image Credits:

Space view of Earth's atmosphere, Daniel Olah on Unsplash; Car, plane, and truck, ©Shutterstock.

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