The Weather Makers by Tim Flannery
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'The Weather Makers'?
A) Biodiversity
B) Oceanography
C) Weather patterns
D) Climate change
  • 2. Which gas is primarily linked to global warming?
A) Nitrogen
B) Hydrogen
C) Oxygen
D) Carbon dioxide
  • 3. Who is the author of 'The Weather Makers'?
A) David Suzuki
B) Tim Flannery
C) Bill McKibben
D) Al Gore
  • 4. In the book, which region's climate issues does Flannery highlight extensively?
A) Australia
B) Antarctica
C) North America
D) Europe
  • 5. In 'The Weather Makers', what is indicated as a significant consequence of global warming?
A) Rising sea levels
B) More snowfall
C) Colder winters
D) Decreased hurricanes
  • 6. Flannery argues that climate change is primarily driven by human activity involving what?
A) Solar activity
B) Natural cycles
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Fossil fuels
  • 7. Which phenomenon is highlighted as a sign of severe climate change?
A) Extreme weather events
B) Stable weather patterns
C) Perfect seasons
D) Declining temperatures
  • 8. What kind of energy does Flannery promote as a viable alternative?
A) Nuclear energy
B) Solar energy
C) Natural gas
D) Coal energy
  • 9. What role do forests play in climate regulation according to Flannery?
A) Carbon sinks
B) Cooling mechanisms
C) Weather generators
D) Pollution sources
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