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Climate Change Quiz

Authored by Chelsea Wilson

Science

5th Grade

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Climate Change Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Weather is short-term, while climate describes long-term weather conditions

Weather changes every day, while climate changes every month

Weather is only about natural events, while climate is about human activities

Weather is only about temperature, while climate is about rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is something that is causing the Earth to warm?

Decrease in greenhouse gases

Increase in volcanic activity

Decrease in solar activity

Destruction of forests and burning fossil fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is climate change?

A change in the Earth's distance from the Sun

A change in the Earth's rotation speed

A change in the typical weather for a region over a short period of time

A change in the normal weather for an area over a long period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Has the climate ever changed before?

No, the current climate change is caused by the Sun's activity

Yes, and it has always been due to human activities

No, the current climate change is the first in Earth's history

Yes, but this time is different as Earth is warming much faster than before

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How are scientists studying climate change?

By studying the Earth's rotation speed

By relying only on historical data

By observing the behavior of animals

Using tools on the ground, in the air, and in space, including NASA satellites

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why does climate change matter?

Because it only affects the weather for a short period of time

Because it has no impact on human life

Because it only affects the temperature of the oceans

Because it can have big impacts on the health of Earth's plants and animals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does climate change do to the ocean?

Has no impact on the ocean

Causes sea levels to decrease and makes the water less acidic

Causes sea levels to rise and makes the water more acidic

Causes the ocean to freeze

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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