Question

fossil fuels and climate change quick check
which best describes the relationship between climate change and global warming? (1 point)
○ climate change and global warming have no relationship.
○ climate change includes global warming as well as other factors.
○ climate change is just one example of global warming.
○ climate change and global warming are the same phenomenon.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Climate change and global warming are related (global warming contributes to climate change), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Global warming (the long - term increase in Earth's average surface temperature) is one part of climate change. Climate change also includes changes in precipitation, wind patterns, etc. So climate change includes global warming and other factors. This is correct.
• Option 3: Global warming is a part of climate change, not the other way around. So this is incorrect.
• Option 4: They are not the same. Global warming is a component of climate change. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Climate change includes global warming as well as other factors.