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WorksheetsY9 Climate Change
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following has caused repeating 100,000-year cycles of ice ages in the past?
an increase in sun spots
several major volcanic eruptions
changes in Earth's orbit and the tilt of its axis
continental drift
Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.
precipitation
sun spots
temperature
ocean currents
The most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is ___________________.
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
argon
Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...
being more energy-efficient
using renewable sources of energy
removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions
all of the above
What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?
Melting Sea Ice
Melting Land Ice
Climate Change
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
using public transportation and there by reduce the affects of greenhouse gases.
burning fossil fuels
texting on cellphones
eating meat
When did climate change (CO2 in the atmosphere) increase significantly?
1800s Industrial Revolution
1600s Industrial Revolution
1800 Crusades
1600 Crusades
What is the definition of climate?
The condition of the air around the Earth
The rainforest
The pattern of weather over time
How hot it is in a certain place
Which of the following is not an effect of global change?
Glaciers and ice caps melting
Low-lying islands under threat
Increased earthquake activity
Sea levels rising
Which of the following is not a potential natural causes of climate change?
Animal excretions
Changes in Earth's orbit
Variations in heat output from the sun
Volcanic Activity
Which of the following would result in methane production?
Car exhausts
Farm livestock
Burning fossil fuels
Agricultural fertilisers
Which fuel is the most polluting?
Coal
Gas
Oil
Biofuel
How can farmers adapt to possible impacts of climate change?
Change to pastoral farming
Change to agri-business
Introduce drought-resistant strains of crops
Use more fertilisers
Gasses trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere is known as what?
(a)
