Understanding the Climate Crisis

What is the climate crisis?

• A temporary change in weather patterns

• A long-term change in the Earth's climate, especially a rise in temperature

• A sudden drop in global temperatures

• A local weather event

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average temperature over decades, while climate is daily temperature changes.

• Weather is the daily atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant.

How much has the global climate's temperature been increasing per decade since 1983?

• 0.14°C

• 0.32°C

• 0.32°F

• 0.14°F

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which plants grow faster in greenhouses

• The trapping of the sun's warmth in the Earth's lower atmosphere

• The cooling of the Earth's surface

• The reflection of sunlight back into space

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Nitrous oxide

What are fossil fuels made from?

• Rocks and minerals

• Ancient plants and animals

• Water and air

• Modern plants

What is a major consequence of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Decreased global temperatures

• Increased global temperatures

• More oxygen in the air

• Less sunlight reaching the Earth

What is a heatwave?

• A short period of cold weather

• A long period of unusually hot weather

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A period of heavy rainfall

How do droughts affect agriculture?

• They increase crop yields

• They have no effect on crops

• They make it difficult to grow crops due to lack of water

• They improve soil quality

What is coral bleaching?

• The process of corals turning white due to stress

• The growth of new coral reefs

• The natural colour change of corals

• The death of all marine life