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The greenhouse effect is caused by…

Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing solar radiation
Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing radiation from the Earth's surface, & preventing much of it escape
Too much heat in the atmosphere
Too much sunshine reaching Earth

Which of these natural events affect the climate?

Thawing permafrost
The path of the Earth around the sun
Volcanic eruptions
All of the above

Which of these greenhouse gases is most abundant in the atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Water vapour

What greenhouse gas was not present in the atmosphere in pre-industrial times (before 1750)?

Trichlorofluoromethane
Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Methane

Which of the following changes in climate has NOT already occurred?

0.74°C increase in average global temperature over the last century
0.17 m rise in sea level during the 20th century
A decrease in the sea ice around Antarctica
Fewer cold days and frosts, and more frequent heatwaves over the last 50 years

Which of these countries has the highest per capita carbon dioxide emissions?

United States
Australia
Saudi Arabia
China

Which of the following activities contributes the most to carbon emissions globally?

Agriculture
Transport
Forestry
Energy supply

Australia emitted 597 million tonnes of greenhouse gas in 2007. We could cut up to 110 million tonnes off our annual emissions by…

Installing energy efficient light bulbs in every home
Greater energy efficiency in industry and more energy efficient buildings
Recycling all recyclable waste at home and in industry
Planting one million trees

Which of the following is NOT expected to happen in Australia as a result of global warming?

Central Australia will become drier and have more frequent and severe droughts
Perth will have between 29 to 38 days above 35°C a year by 2030
Canberra will have between 26 and 29 days of extreme fire danger by 2020
Tasmania will become a tropical island

Which of these greenhouse gases is most abundant in the atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Water vapour
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