Multiple-Choice Questions (Student-Friendly)

1. Why did Bill Gates write his climate memo?

A. To say climate change is not real
B. To share ideas about how to handle climate change and other world problems
C. To stop countries from helping each other
D. To end all climate projects

Correct answer: B

2. What does Gates think should also get more money and attention?

A. Space travel
B. Sports programs
C. Global health and fighting diseases
D. Making video games

Correct answer: C

3. What does “adaptation” mean in the memo?

A. Ignoring climate change
B. Changing to deal with new climate conditions
C. Ending all pollution immediately
D. Moving to another planet

Correct answer: B

4. Why are some scientists upset with the memo?

A. They think he used too many big words
B. They think he is too positive about climate change
C. They think he ignored important dangers like tipping points
D. They don’t like Microsoft

Correct answer: C

5. What does Gates say about rich countries and climate costs?

A. They cannot handle any climate impacts
B. They can handle many of the costs
C. They will never need to adapt
D. They already solved climate change

Correct answer: B

6. What is one key message of the article?

A. Climate change will end the world soon
B. Technology cannot help with climate change
C. Climate change will reshape society, and we should care
D. Bill Gates does not care about the environment

Correct answer: C