Climate Change

Climate Change

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

April Rago

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between weather and climate as described in the passage?

Weather changes day-to-day, while climate takes a long time to change.

Weather is the average temperature, while climate is the daily condition.

Weather is constant, while climate changes frequently.

Weather and climate are the same.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change as per the passage?

By releasing gases that add to the 'blanket' covering the Earth.

By cooling down the Earth's surface.

By absorbing the Sun's heat and reducing global warming.

By increasing the Earth's oxygen levels.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do trees and forests play in the greenhouse effect?

They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, reducing the greenhouse effect.

They release methane gas, increasing the greenhouse effect.

They trap heat, increasing the Earth's temperature.

They have no effect on the greenhouse effect.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, what is one impact of a warmer climate on polar animals?

Melting of natural habitats.

Increase in food supply.

Expansion of living areas.

Improvement in health conditions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one human behavior mentioned in the passage that contributes to climate change?

Deforestation

Recycling

Planting trees

Using solar energy