Are Your Political Views Taking A Toll On The Environment?

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    What is the driving force behind global climate change? (1)

    • Climate change? There is no climate change
    • The climate change we see today is simply a result of natural vairaitions in Earth's temperature
    • Climate change is simply driven by the over-use of fossil fuels
    • Climate change is a result of the greenhouse gas effect, which is exacberbated by human activity
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About This Quiz

Explore how your political views impact the environment with this engaging quiz. Assess your understanding of global climate change, identify greenhouse gases, and evaluate the effects of human actions on our planet. Gain insights into necessary actions to mitigate climate change.

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  • 2. 
    Below is a list of atmospheric gases. Check all boxes that you believe to be greenhouse gases. (1) - ProProfs

    Below is a list of atmospheric gases. Check all boxes that you believe to be greenhouse gases. (1)

    • Carbon dioxide

    • Nitrogen

    • Methane

    • Argon

    • Nitrous oxide

    • Oxygen

    • Water Vapor

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  • 3. 
    If humans completely halted global greenhouse gas emissions, it would take at least 1,000 years for the climate to revert back to it's normal state. (1) - ProProfs

    If humans completely halted global greenhouse gas emissions, it would take at least 1,000 years for the climate to revert back to it's normal state. (1)

    • True

    • False

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  • 4. 
    Should we take action to mitigate the effects of climate change? - ProProfs

    Should we take action to mitigate the effects of climate change?

    • Yes! We must take action right away to save our planet for future generations to come.

    • Even if we did something to help, at this point climate change is irreversible. Why should we waste our time?

    • We could probably do something about it.

    • Why would we need to do something? Climate change isn't real.

    • We need to take action for sure, but we have bigger problems to worry about first...like improving the economy.

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  • 5. 
    Below is a list of issues that are facing the global environment today. Check all boxes that correctly describe an effect of climate change. (1) - ProProfs

    Below is a list of issues that are facing the global environment today. Check all boxes that correctly describe an effect of climate change. (1)

    • Ocean levels have risen

    • Ocean pH has decreased

    • Arctic sea ice is increasing during the summer months

    • Some areas of the globe are now experiencing increased and more frequent rainfall

    • Coral reefs are now thriving due to the increase in ocean temperature

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  • 6. 
    Agriculture/deforestation is the second leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions globally. (1) - ProProfs

    Agriculture/deforestation is the second leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions globally. (1)

    • True

    • False

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  • 7. 
    President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to rid the U.S. of the "Clean Power Plan," a regulation set in place by previous President Barack Obama to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. by about 40% in the next 15 years. What is your opinion of this? (5) - ProProfs

    President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to rid the U.S. of the "Clean Power Plan," a regulation set in place by previous President Barack Obama to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. by about 40% in the next 15 years. What is your opinion of this? (5)

    • This executive order is necessary to improve our economy, create jobs, and help keep electricity affordable

    • This executive order seems like a stepbackward in the fight against climate change

    • I don't really care to be honest

    • This is completely devastating! Without action, the negative effects of climate change will continue to get worse. Think of the polar bears!

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  • 8. 
    The comment posted on Twitter by President Donald Trump in 2012 that states "climate change was created by the Chinese to suppress the U.S. economy" is utterly... (2)​ - ProProfs

    The comment posted on Twitter by President Donald Trump in 2012 that states "climate change was created by the Chinese to suppress the U.S. economy" is utterly... (2)​

    • True

    • False

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  • 9. 
    How would you identify your political views? - ProProfs

    How would you identify your political views?

    • Democratic

    • Republican

    • Moderate

    • I don't know

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  • 10. 
    The Theory of Selective Exposure states that: As an individual, you seek out sources of media that align with your predispositions. Do you think that you abide by this theory? (6) - ProProfs

    The Theory of Selective Exposure states that: As an individual, you seek out sources of media that align with your predispositions. Do you think that you abide by this theory? (6)

    • Yes

    • No

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  • 11. 
    From which source do you obtain most of your knowledge about current events? - ProProfs

    From which source do you obtain most of your knowledge about current events?

    • FOX News

    • CNN

    • KATU News (or some other local news channel)

    • PBS

    • Other

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  • 12. 
    If a government official showed up at your door and told you that they were going to take a portion of your land to construct and integrate a solar panel energy system to power your town (and they of course offered you compensation), how would you react? (1) - ProProfs

    If a government official showed up at your door and told you that they were going to take a portion of your land to construct and integrate a solar panel energy system to power your town (and they of course offered you compensation), how would you react? (1)

    • No way! This is my land! Who needs solar energy anyway?

    • I'm not happy that your taking my land, but I want to help the environment, so I guess it's okay!

    • Yes! I'm all for a renewable source of energy that helps reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases. And after it's installed it will be a virtually a free source of energy!

    • As long as I get some money I'll be happy. I didn't really need the extra land anyway.

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  • 13. 
    Trump recently appointed a man by the name of Scott Pruitt to serve as the new chief of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Pruitt is a great candidate for this position because he fully believes that carbon dioxide is a primary contributor to global warming, and will do whatever it takes to protect the environment! (5) - ProProfs

    Trump recently appointed a man by the name of Scott Pruitt to serve as the new chief of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Pruitt is a great candidate for this position because he fully believes that carbon dioxide is a primary contributor to global warming, and will do whatever it takes to protect the environment! (5)

    • True

    • False

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  • 14. 
    Lastly, what is your overall opinion on the issue climate change? - ProProfs

    Lastly, what is your overall opinion on the issue climate change?

    • I don't believe that it is real

    • It is a huge problem facing the world today

    • I am indifferent to it

    • I don't think we are doing enough as a nation to mitigate it's effects

    • I just want the polar bears to be okay

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