Year 5 Summer 2 Geography Lesson 1

What is climate change?

• A change in the weather for one day

• A long-term change in the Earth's weather patterns

• The difference between summer and winter

• A type of rainstorm

Which of the following is a key cause of climate change?

• Planting more trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Drinking more water

• Riding a bicycle

How do humans mainly contribute to climate change?

• By using solar panels

• By recycling paper

• By burning coal, oil, and gas

• By walking to school

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

• Wind

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Water

What is one impact of climate change on the planet?

• More trees growing everywhere

• Rising sea levels

• Colder summers

• Less rain in deserts

Which of these is a short-term effect of climate change on humans?

• More frequent heatwaves

• New species of animals appearing overnight

• The Earth spinning faster

• The Moon getting closer

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Wood

• Coal

Why is burning fossil fuels harmful to the environment?

• It makes the air cleaner

• It releases gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

• It helps plants grow faster

• It cools down the planet