WorksheetsClimate Change
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is a human activity that can cause climate change?
burning fossil fuels
removing greenhouse gases
using alternative energy sources
increasing particulates from volcanoes
The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii has been collecting data about the atmosphere and climate since the 1950s. The graph shows some of their findings. What conclusions can you draw by studying the graph?
Climate change is a natural process.
All climate change is caused by humans.
The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been increasing since the 1960s.
The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been decreasing since the 1960s.
What is one challenge that comes with using alternative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Alternative technologies are not yet available.
Alternative technologies consume more fossil fuels.
Alternative technologies can be more expensive than traditional technologies.
Alternative technologies have been proven not to work very well.
Which of the following is NOT a way to lower greenhouse gas emissions?
walking to school
turning off the water when you brush your teeth
leaving the TV on when no one is watching it
buying locally grown fruits and vegetables
True or False
Industrialization is a contributing factor to climate change.
True
False
The two largest fuel sources are _____.
wood and coal
wood and natural gas
oil and nuclear power
coal and oil
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as _____.
excessive heat
drought
extreme storms
all of these
What is the definition of "Greenhouse Effect?"
Gases that increase Earth's temperature
Gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the Sun and keep the planet warm
The pattern of weather that occurs over time
When Earth's climate changes
What is an example of renewable energy sources?
Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
Oil
What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?
Geothermal
Hydroelectric
Biomass
Coal
What do 97% of scientists believe is causing climate change?
animals and plants
humans
eco-friendly cars
energy conservation
True or False
A potential consequence of climate change is more extreme weather.
True
False
True or False
A possible solution to climate change is to cut down trees and other plants.
True
False
Before the Flood
True or False
In Miami Beach, they have sunny-day flooding.
True
False
Before the Flood
In Indian villages, food is cooked over a fuel source "cake" made up of mashed up ______.
sticks, leaves, and mud
animal fat and tissue
cow dung
food scraps
Before the Flood
True or False
Fracking is the process used to obtain coal.
True
False
Before the Flood
Cows produce _____, which is a powerful greenhouse gas.
carbon dioxide
methane
ozone
chlorofluorocarbon
Before the Flood
True or False
Climate Change predicts that Europe will get colder.
True
False
Which of the following is considered a greenhouse gas? (choose all that apply)
Carbon Dioxide
Water Vapor
Methane
Nitrous Oxide
Ozone
_____ is a gradual increase in average global surface temperatures.
Greenhouse Effect
Ice Age
Global Warming
A long period of climate cooling during which ice sheets spread beyond the polar regions is called a(n) _____.
global warming
ice age
greenhouse effect
Trees are so important to our environment because they absorb (sink) which greenhouse gas?
methane
carbon dioxide
water vapor
oxygen
Choose all of the leading contributors of carbon dioxide that are contributing to global warming.
forest fires
human breathing (respiration)
car exhaust
factory pollution
True or False
The greenhouse effect is always bad for our environment.
True
False
Which of these is a consequence of global warming to our oceans?
(choose all that apply)
Coral bleaching which results in coral dying.
Sea level is rising due to land ice melting.
Animals are getting strangled by plastic 6 pack rings.
