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1. In an effort to address climate change, there were a few international agreements, one main takeaway from the Glasgow Climate Pact (2021) was ____.

A. countries will increase their use of fossil fuels

B. they will continue business as usual

C. to take steps to limit warming to 1.5°C

D. to address trade violations of endangered species

2. Anna is explaining to her mother that since this year's winter is warmer than normal, it is proof that the globe is warming. Why is this not entirely correct?

A. Climate change refers to the average long-term changes in atmospheric conditions, not annual changes.

B. She is entirely correct, one warm year is proof of climate change.

C. She is not correct because one year is not enough data, an average of 15 years or more is needed.

D. Both A and C are correct.

3. New York City is a coastal city and is at risk of increased storm surges during major storms as seen during Hurricane Sandy. However, there is a risk of flooding due to intense precipitation events as seen with the recent storm Ida. What is the city doing to address flooding and build climate resilience?

A. Green roofs

B. Increasing green spaces such as gardens

C. Installing bioswales

D. All answer choices are correct

4. How do we know humans are causing climate change?

A. Climate models reproducing global temperature without added CO2 do not show the observed temperature increase.

B. We know based on speculation, the science is not yet clear.

C. Climate scientists are still trying to resolve this issue but should be able to clearly demonstrate the link soon.

D. There is no way to show the relationship between increased CO2 and increased temperatures.

5. As the world shifts to warmer conditions from the increased concentration of greenhouse gases, which of the following are likely to result from this shift?

A. There might be warming now but soon the temperature will go back to normal as the atmosphere adjusts to higher concentrations of CO2.

B. Heat records will not be set because the world is not warming.

C. Heat records are more likely to be set than cold records.

D. Cold records are more likely as we edge closer to tipping into an ice age.

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