Year 7 Climate Change

True or False? Climate is the daily changes in outdoor conditions, including temperature, cloudiness, rainfall, sunshine etc.

• True - that's absolutely correct!

• False - no way!

How does the greenhouse effect influence the climate on Earth?

• It prevents Earth from getting too cold

• It prevents Earth from getting too hot

• It traps heat from the sun

• It allows for heat to escape more easily

Which of these is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Water Vapour

• Methane

• Helium

How much has CO2 increased in the atmosphere by since 1750?

• 15%

• 30%

• 40%

• 65%

True or False? Humans are solely responsible for climate change?

• True - humans burn too many fossil fuels!

• False - the climate is always changing, even without humans!

What role does the ocean play in the carbon cycle?

• Releases CO2 into the air

• Absorbs CO2 from the air

• Neither absorbs or releases CO2

• Absorbs and releases CO2

True or False? Melting ice causes the Earth to warm even further.

• True - the ice would have reflected more ice away from the Earth's surface (similar to a white T-shirt)

• False - melting ice decreases ocean temperatures, causing global cooling.

Which of these activities does NOT contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Planting trees

• Industrial processes

• Agricultural practices