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Questionnaire assignment
QUESTION 3
Do Ontarians believe in global warming? True or false? How can we measure the level of
understanding and support for the concept?
1. Do you believe global warming is a serious issue?
 A) Yes, very serious
 B) Somewhat serious
 C) Not very serious
 D) Not an issue at all
2. What do you think is the primary cause of global warming?
 A) Human activities
 B) Natural processes
 C) Both equally
 D) I don’t know
3. How often do you hear about global warming in the media?
 A) Every day
 B) A few times a week
 C) Occasionally
 D) Rarely
4. Have you personally experienced any effects of global warming?
 A) Yes, frequently
 B) Yes, but infrequently
 C) No
 D) Not sure
5. Which of the following do you think is most affected by global warming?
 A) Weather patterns
 B) Animal species
 C) Human health
 D) Economy
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6. How confident are you in scientists’ predictions about global warming?

 A) Very confident
 B) Somewhat confident
 C) Not very confident
 D) Not confident at all
7. What actions do you take to reduce your carbon footprint?
 A) Recycling and waste reduction
 B) Using public transportation or carpooling
 C) Reducing energy consumption at home
 D) I do not take any actions
8. How should the government address global warming?
 A) Implement stricter environmental regulations
 B) Invest in renewable energy
 C) Provide education on climate change
 D) No action needed
9. Do you think global warming can be reversed?
 A) Yes, with immediate action
 B) Yes, but it will take a long time
 C) No, it’s too late
 D) Global warming isn’t real
10. How willing are you to change your lifestyle to combat global warming?
 A) Very willing
 B) Somewhat willing
 C) Not very willing
 D) Not willing at all
11. What is your opinion on carbon taxes?
 A) Strongly support
 B) Support
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 C) Oppose
 D) Strongly oppose
12. How often do you discuss global warming with others?
 A) Frequently
 B) Sometimes
 C) Rarely
 D) Never
13. Do you think global warming will impact future generations?
 A) Yes, significantly
 B) Yes, but only slightly
 C) No
 D) I don’t know
14. Which sector do you believe contributes most to global warming?
 A) Transportation
 B) Industry
 C) Agriculture
 D) Residential
15. How important is it for schools to educate students about global warming?
 A) Very important
 B) Somewhat important
 C) Not very important
 D) Not important at all
16. Do you support international agreements aimed at reducing global warming?
 A) Yes, strongly
 B) Yes, but with reservations
 C) No
 D) I don’t know
17. How much do you trust the government to effectively tackle global warming?
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 A) A great deal
 B) A fair amount
 C) Not much
 D) Not at all
18. What do you think is the biggest barrier to addressing global warming?
 A) Lack of political will
 B) Economic costs
 C) Public disbelief or apathy
 D) Technological limitations
19. How has global warming affected your local community?
 A) Greatly affected
 B) Somewhat affected
 C) Not affected
 D) I don’t know
20. Do you follow news or research about global warming?
 A) Yes, regularly
 B) Yes, occasionally
 C) No
 D) I’m not interested
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