Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

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Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

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Jackson Turner

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The video explains the difference between weather and climate, highlighting that climate is the long-term average of weather conditions. It discusses climate change, often referred to as global warming, and its historical context. The greenhouse effect is explained as a natural process that warms the Earth, but human activities like burning fossil fuels, farming, and deforestation increase greenhouse gases, intensifying this effect. The video outlines the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather and habitat loss, and suggests ways to mitigate these effects, including reducing energy use and planting trees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the average condition over a long period, while climate changes daily.

Weather changes daily, while climate is the average condition over a long period.

Weather is the same everywhere, while climate varies from place to place.

Weather is always warm, while climate is always cold.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which era was a large part of the Earth covered in ice?

Paleozoic Era

Ice Age

Cenozoic Era

Mesozoic Era

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

To cool down the Earth

To trap heat from the sun

To block sunlight

To produce oxygen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Nitrous oxide

Oxygen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions?

Planting trees

Using solar power

Burning fossil fuels

Recycling

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does farming contribute to the greenhouse effect?

By releasing methane gas from cows

By planting more trees

By using solar panels

By reducing carbon dioxide

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is deforestation?

Planting more trees

Using wind power

Cutting down trees and forests

Recycling paper

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