Global Warming

Global warming is caused by a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect.

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Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be too

• warm 
• cold
• dead
• funny

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Burning fossil fuels is one of the main causes for global warming.

• True
• False

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of Global Warming?

• Polar ice caps will melt.
• Coastal regions will be covered with rising sea levels.
• Some areas will experience serious droughts
• The Earth's rotation will slow down and eventually stop

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The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

• using bottled water
• burning fossil fuels
• texting on cellphones
• eating meat

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It was hot all week last week.  Is this a sign of climate change?

• Yes
• No

Worldwide, temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.  Is this evidence of global warming?

• yes
• no

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Which of these is considered a non renewable energy source? (choose all that apply)

• solar power

• gasoline

• geothermal power

• coal

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming? (Choose all that apply)

• Seas rising (flooding)

• Loss of habitat for animals.

• More severe storms and weather.

• Increased forest fires and drought.

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We need the natural greenhouse effect for Earth to be habitable.

• True
• False

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