Y8 Climate Change

What word describes the state of the atmosphere over a short period of time?

• Biosphere

• Ecosystem

• Weather

• Climate

What is the major cause of climate change?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Deforestation

• Solar radiation

• Nuclear energy

What gas is released by burning fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What term is used to describe the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• Heatwave

• Solar effect

• Ozone effect

• Greenhouse effect

What is one consequence of climate change related to water?

• Reduced evaporation

• Decreased water quality

• Increased water quality

• Stable sea levels

What happens to glaciers as global temperatures increase?

• They expand

• They stay the same

• They melt

• They move

What can people do to reduce their carbon footprint regarding food?

• Eat more meat

• Eat locally produced food

• Consume more imported goods

• Increase fast food consumption

What could people do to reduce the number of car journeys they take?

• Use more private jets

• Drive more frequently

• Use public transport

• Buy more cars

What action can people take at home to save energy?

• Use incandescent bulbs

• Leave appliances on

• Switch off lights when not in use

• Increase heating

What is the effect of ice caps melting?

• Decrease in sea levels

• Increase in sea levels

• Stabilization of temperatures

• Cooling of the Earth