WorksheetsClimate Change
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is rapid climate change?
Changes in climate we can see in a human lifetime
Fast changes in climate
Changes too fast for plants and animals to adapt
Slow changes in climate
Define: mitigate
make something more severe
make changes
make something less severe
define: atmosphere
the air
everything surrounding earth
plants and animals living in the same area
mix of gasses that make up the air
What is a biome?
plants and animals that live in a particular climate
plants and animals
the climate of a place
what are fossil fuels?
coal, natural gas, and oil
energy sources that power modern machines
one of the biggest causes of climate change
What is the greenhouse effect?
being able to grow plants inside
Sunlight mixing with the atmosphere to warm the earth
which conditions affect climate?
population
temperature
rainfall
wind patterns
what water systems affect climate?
rivers
lakes
ocean shores
rainfall
which of these is NOT an impact of climate change?
rising global temperatures
over population
rising sea levels
stronger hurricanes
what can we do to help slow down climate change?
walk or bike to places
eat less meat
use renewable products, like paper grocery bags
use ONLY the energy you need - turn off lights you are not using!
buy fruits and vegetables from around your area
