Climate change

This topic deals with its causes, symptoms and consequences for nature and people

Closing questions

Which statement relating to the difference between weather and climate is accurate?

The term weather is a synonym for climate.
The climate can change. The weather, in contrast, is stable.
The weather in one place changes rapidly due to several factors. The climate on the other hand is dictated by elements which operate over longer timescales.
The weather is dependent on a range of variables but the climate is only dependent on sunshine.

Correct answer: The weather in one place changes rapidly due to several factors. The climate on the other hand is dictated by elements which operate over longer timescales.

Which factors do not have an effect on the changing climate?

Correct answer: Increased risk of infection by diseases and decreasing biodiversity

Which is not an effect of climate change?

Correct answer: Volcanic eruptions

Which statement is accurate:

Correct answer: First and foremost, coastal regions are affected by climate change.

Which of these energy sources are not fossil fuels and are therefore renewable?

Correct answer: Biomass and wind

In which Japanese city was an important climate protection agreement reached?

Correct answer: Kyoto

Which mode of transport emits the most CO2 per kilometer?

Correct answer: Plane

Which statement is not accurate in relation to emissions trading:

Certificates are distributed in emissions trading which permit countries to emit a certain amount of greenhouse gases.
If an industrialised country emits less greenhouse gases than expected, it can sell the certificates to another country which emits too much.
If an industrialised country makes climate friendly investments in another industrialised country, or indeed in a developing country, it can count this towards its emissions savings.
More and more certificates are being given out to countries in each phase of EU emissions trading.

Correct answer: More and more certificates are being given out to countries in each phase of EU emissions trading.

Sources

Schüppel, Katrin (2007): Klimawandel und Klimaschutz. Informationen, Hintergründe, Diskussionsanregungen. Mülheim/Ruhr: Verl. an der Ruhr