Reading Passage:
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. It refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, scientific evidence shows that human activities are currently driving an unprecedented rate of change. This has led to a wide range of impacts, including rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems and agriculture.
One of the primary causes of climate change is the increase in greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun, leading to a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect. The burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes are significant contributors to the increase in greenhouse gases. To mitigate the effects of climate change, it is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to more sustainable practices.
Questions:
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The greenhouse effect
B. The impacts of climate change
C. The causes of climate change
D. The solutions to climate change
What does the passage imply is the primary cause of climate change?
A. Natural phenomena
B. Industrial processes
C. Human activities
D. Extreme weather events
According to the passage, what is one impact of climate change?
A. Decreased sea levels
B. More stable weather patterns
C. Disruptions to ecosystems
D. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
What is the greenhouse effect?
A. The reduction of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
B. The trapping of heat from the sun by greenhouse gases
C. The cooling effect caused by a decrease in carbon dioxide
D. The process of burning fossil fuels
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?
A. Deforestation
B. Solar energy
C. The burning of fossil fuels
D. Industrial processes
What is a suggested solution to mitigate climate change?
A. Increasing the use of fossil fuels
B. Expanding industrial activities
C. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
D. Ignoring the impacts of climate change
How does climate change affect weather patterns?
A. It makes them more predictable
B. It has no significant impact
C. It leads to more extreme weather events
D. It stabilizes global temperatures
What is the significance of rising sea levels?
A. They indicate a decrease in global temperatures
B. They are unrelated to climate change
C. They are a consequence of climate change
D. They contribute to the greenhouse effect
Why is it essential to transition to sustainable practices?
A. To increase greenhouse gas emissions
B. To mitigate the effects of climate change
C. To promote the burning of fossil fuels
D. To enhance industrial processes
What role do ecosystems play in the context of climate change?
A. They contribute to the increase in greenhouse gases
B. They are unaffected by changes in weather patterns
C. They are disrupted by the impacts of climate change
D. They prevent the occurrence of extreme weather events
Answers and Explanations:
Jawaban: B. The impacts of climate change
Penjelasan: Teks membahas berbagai dampak perubahan iklim, seperti naiknya permukaan air laut, peristiwa cuaca ekstrem, dan gangguan pada ekosistem.
Jawaban: C. Human activities
Penjelasan: Teks menyatakan bahwa aktivitas manusia saat ini mendorong tingkat perubahan iklim yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya.
Jawaban: C. Disruptions to ecosystems
Penjelasan: Teks menyebutkan gangguan pada ekosistem sebagai salah satu dampak perubahan iklim.
Jawaban: B. The trapping of heat from the sun by greenhouse gases
Penjelasan: Efek rumah kaca dijelaskan sebagai efek pemanasan yang disebabkan oleh penangkapan panas dari matahari oleh gas rumah kaca.
Jawaban: B. Solar energy
Penjelasan: Energi surya tidak disebutkan sebagai kontributor emisi gas rumah kaca. Sebaliknya, itu adalah praktik berkelanjutan yang dapat membantu mengurangi perubahan iklim.
Jawaban: C. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Penjelasan: Teks menyarankan bahwa mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca penting untuk mengurangi efek perubahan iklim.
Jawaban: C. It leads to more extreme weather events
Penjelasan: Teks menunjukkan bahwa perubahan iklim menyebabkan peristiwa cuaca yang lebih ekstrem.
Jawaban: C. They are a consequence of climate change
Penjelasan: Naiknya permukaan air laut disebutkan sebagai salah satu konsekuensi dari perubahan iklim.
Jawaban: B. To mitigate the effects of climate change
Penjelasan: Teks menekankan pentingnya beralih ke praktik berkelanjutan untuk mengurangi efek perubahan iklim.
Jawaban: C. They are disrupted by the impacts of climate change
Penjelasan: Teks menyatakan bahwa ekosistem terganggu oleh dampak perubahan iklim.