Climate change TBC

What causes the Earth to warm up?

• The ozone layer

• The greenhouse effect

Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Carbon dioxide and Methane

• Neon and Argon

What is the main consequence of climate change on polar ice?

• It increases in size

• It melts faster than it can be replaced

What is a carbon footprint?

• A measurement of carbon in the soil

• The amount of carbon our activities release

What can individuals do to help stop climate change?

• Reduce, reuse, and recycle waste

• Travel by aeroplane more often

What is the effect of rising temperatures on sea levels?

• They become saltier

• They increase

How does climate change affect weather patterns?

• Eliminates seasons

• Causes more extreme weather events

What is the role of trees in combating climate change?

• They increase the urban heat island effect

• They remove carbon from the atmosphere

What happens to coral as a result of oceans warming up?

• They grow faster

• They bleach and then die

What is the impact of climate change on species?

• Causes them to die out

• Makes them stronger