Human Impact on the Environment

Grace, Luna, and Maya are discussing global issues. Luna asks, 'What is global climate change?'

• It's about the rearing of aquatic animals

• It's the practice of farming

• It's the cultivation of soil for growing crops

• It's the long-term change in global weather patterns

Emma, Aria, and Anika are discussing about the greenhouse effect. Emma says it's a phenomenon closely related to global warming, Aria thinks it's the conversion of solar radiation to heat energy, Anika believes it's the trapping of incoming solar radiation, while their teacher describes it as a structure made of glass or plastic that provides a warmer climate for plants. Who is correct?

• A phenomenon closely related to global warming

• The conversion of solar radiation to heat energy

• The trapping of incoming solar radiation

• A structure made of glass or plastic that provides a warmer climate for plants

Benjamin, Daniel, and Noah are planning to build a structure for their science project. Which of the following best describes the structure they are planning to build if it's a greenhouse?

• A phenomenon closely related to global warming

• The trapping of incoming solar radiation

• The conversion of solar radiation to heat energy

• A structure made of glass or plastic that provides a warmer climate for plants

Anika, Noah, and Harper are planning to build a structure in their backyard. What would be the purpose if they decide to build a greenhouse?

• To create a sheltered environment for their plants

• To convert solar radiation to heat energy

• To trap incoming solar radiation

• To thrive their plants despite cold temperatures outdoors

Aria, Oliver, and Liam are discussing about a topic in their geography class. They are trying to understand what is global warming. Can you help them?

• It's the cultivation of soil for growing crops

• It's the rearing of aquatic animals

• It's the practice of farming

• It's the long-term change in global weather patterns

Mia, Abigail, and Zoe are studying climate change. They are trying to understand the difference between global and regional climate change. Can you help them?

• Global climate change is irreversible, while regional climate change can be reversed

• Global climate change is caused by greenhouse gases, while regional climate change is caused by natural factors

• Global climate change affects the entire planet, while regional climate change only affects specific areas like their hometown

• Global climate change has a greater impact on ecosystems, while regional climate change has a greater impact on weather patterns in their city

Ava, Luna, and Benjamin are participating in a science quiz. They are asked: 'What is El Niño?' How should they answer?

• 'It is a climate pattern characterized by warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.'

• 'It is the conversion of solar radiation to heat energy.'

• 'It is a structure made of glass or plastic that provides a warmer climate for plants.'

• 'It is the trapping of incoming solar radiation.'

Elijah, Evelyn, and Jackson are working on a school project about alternative energy sources. They are considering different types of energy sources. Which of the following would be considered alternative energy sources for their project?

• Solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower

• Agriculture and aquaculture

• Population growth and reduce, reuse, recycle

• Climate change and global warming

Charlotte, Mason, and Evelyn visited a farm. They saw the farmer doing some activities. What was the farmer likely doing?

• The farmer was practicing farming

• The farmer was rearing aquatic animals

• The farmer was cultivating the soil for growing crops

• The farmer was converting solar radiation to heat energy

Abigail, Oliver, and Rohan visited a farm on their school trip. They saw a section where aquatic animals were being reared. What is this practice called?

• The practice of farming

• The conversion of solar radiation to heat energy

• The rearing of aquatic animals

• The cultivation of soil for growing crops