Can You Spot The False Climate Claims?

Take this quiz to find out!

You care about the environment. And as a citizen of the world, you know how important it is to stay informed about climate change. But when push comes to shove, how much do you really know?

Are you basically an amateur climate scientist and the fact-checker of your friend group? Or do you have more studying to do? Tell us which claims are real and which ones are phony, and in return, we’ll tell you just how knowledgeable you are. To discover whether you can spot the false climate claims, click “Start Quiz” now.

A tree in the center with a different climate situation depicted on each side of it, split down the center of the image; the left shows blue skies and lush grass, and the right shows dark, stormy skies and arid ground.

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Questions Overview

1. Renewable energy comes straight from natural elements that you experience every day, like the sun, ocean, and wind around you. Right now, we use energy like gas and oil to run cars, warm homes, and turn on the lights. But by 2050, experts say that we’ll be able to transition fully to renewable energy!
  1. True
  2. False
2. If the Earth were positioned somewhere else in the universe, all of the people, plants, and animals could still live here safely.
  1. True
  2. False
3. As the climate continues to change, certain animal populations could face extinction. For example, did you know that sand temperatures affect sea turtle eggs? As the climate warms, more female eggs will be laid than male eggs—which will threaten the world’s sea turtle populations.
  1. True
  2. False
4. I haven’t noticed any major weather changes happening in my area, so climate change must not be too bad.
  1. True
  2. False
5. Carbon dioxide is one of the main gas emissions that’s making Earth too hot. But luckily, trees can suck up and store carbon dioxide, which keeps it from being released into the air. That’s why planting trees is so good for the climate—trees are like nature’s superheroes!
  1. True
  2. False
6. As temperatures increase, ice caps are melting in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s a big problem—because ice caps reflect the sun’s rays and help keep the planet cool.
  1. True
  2. False
7. Many living creatures play a big role in the fight against climate change. Did you know that there’s a tiny ocean organism called phytoplankton that can transform carbon dioxide into energy? This process helps keep the planet cool. Amazing!
  1. True
  2. False
8. Coral reefs are made up of beautiful colors, and they’re important to 25% of all fish species (even though they take up just 1% of the ocean!). But coral reefs have a hard time surviving in warmer water temperatures created by climate change.
  1. True
  2. False
9. Climate change will make heat-related disasters, like drought, worse. But luckily, weather events like hurricanes, tornados, and floods won't be an issue.
  1. True
  2. False
10. If you don’t work for the government or in another powerful job, there isn't anything you can do to fight climate change. Especially if you’re still a kid!
  1. True
  2. False

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