Climate Change and Its Impacts

Climate Change and Its Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explains the role of carbon dioxide in the greenhouse effect, which is crucial for maintaining Earth's temperature. It discusses historical CO2 and temperature changes using ice core records, linking these fluctuations to natural climate cycles. The video also highlights the impact of human evolution on climate, noting significant events like the last ice age and interglacial periods. It covers the modern era's CO2 impact, from the Common Era to the first demonstration of the greenhouse effect in 1861. Finally, it addresses current climate change, emphasizing the rapid rise in CO2 levels due to human activity and projecting future climate scenarios.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does carbon dioxide play in Earth's atmosphere?

It cools the planet by reflecting sunlight.

It traps heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

It has no significant impact on Earth's temperature.

It is the primary component of Earth's atmosphere.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do scientists use ice core records to study past climates?

By observing the color changes in ice.

By analyzing trapped CO2 bubbles in the ice.

By counting the number of ice layers.

By measuring the thickness of ice layers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initiated the ice ages according to the transcript?

Human activities.

Asteroid impacts.

Volcanic eruptions.

Changes in Earth's orbit around the Sun.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the last interglacial period, how much higher were sea levels compared to today?

6 to 9 meters higher.

1 to 3 meters higher.

20 to 25 meters higher.

10 to 15 meters higher.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant developments in human history are mentioned around 10,000 years ago?

The construction of the Great Wall of China.

The invention of the wheel and the birth of agriculture.

The development of written language.

The discovery of fire.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide first demonstrated?

In 2000.

In 1938.

In 1861.

In 1500.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how much have humans increased CO2 levels in the last 17 years?

By 50 parts per million.

By 10 parts per million.

By 20 parts per million.

By 35 parts per million.

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