Climate Action Quiz

TRUE or FALSE: I can make an impact on the planet by performing climate positive actions.

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Answer explanation

The answer is true! You can make a positive impact on the planet each day by doing small acts.

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Match the following vocabulary words from Unit 2

• Actions that help keep the natural environment safe for humans and animals.

• climate change

• The quantity of water that is used to make a product or activity

• mitigate

• to make less harmful or serious

• plan of action

• Changes in the earth's climate over a long period of time due to  human activities.

• climate protection

• A step-by-step plan to help achieve a climate positive goal 

• water footprint

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Which of the following images shows an action that is not climate positive?

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Answer explanation

Leaving the water on while you brush your teeth wastes a lot of clean water. Remember to turn off the faucet!

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Fact vs. Opinion: Which of the following is an opinion about climate change?

• The temperature on earth has gone up over the past century.

• Human activities can contribute to climate change.

• Doing climate positive actions are time consuming and exhuasting.

• Different types of animals may disappear due to climate change.

Answer explanation

FACTS: Facts use numbers, first hand witnesses, pictures, or scientific data to prove they are true.

OPINION: Opinions are rooted in feelings, beliefs, and ideas. Opinions often use words like bad, good, always, or never.

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By practicing climate ​ (a)   actions ​ (b)   ​ we can make sure that our planet's temperature does not continue to ​ (c)   and the number of animals does not ​ (d)   .

• positive
• often
• increase
• decrease

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How did practicing your climate plan of action go over the past week?

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Almost there! Draw an object that comes to mind when you think of climate change. Be prepared to share your drawing with a classmate!