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Climate Change: kids | Treevengers

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

Earth, The planet in the solar system that we live on is facing the detrimental effect of climate change.


Climate change/Global warming is a gradual increase in the earth's temperature due to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.


Is this caused by human activities?

a)

Yes, It is caused by human activities

b)

No, It is natural

2.

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface. When the Sun's energy reaches the Earth's atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and by greenhouse gases.


Is the greenhouse effect necessary?

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

Renewable sources of energy come from sources or processes that are constantly replenished/are sustainable.


They are clean/eco-friendly sources of energy.


Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy

a)

Solar energy

b)

Wind energy

c)

Fossil Fuels (coal and petroleum)

d)

Hydropower

4.

The ozone layer in our atmosphere acts as a protective blanket and prevents harmful UV rays from the sun from reaching the earth.


Due to chemicals released by human activities, the ozone layer is now getting depleted.


What may be the effects of this?

a)

Sun rays will not reach the earth

b)

Harmful UV rays will reach the earth's surface

c)

The earth will cool down

5.

The arctic ice cap is melting which is deadly for creatures like polar bears that depend on the ice.


Why is the arctic ice cap melting?

a)

because of photosynthesis

b)

because of a rise in temperature due to climate change

c)

because of polar bears

d)

because the sun is very hot

6.

Non-biodegradable substances are not capable of being broken down by the action of living organisms easily.


Which of the following is a non-biodegradable material?

a)

cotton

b)

wood

c)

fruit peels

d)

Plastic

7.

Is recycling a good practice?

a)

yes

b)

No

8.

Deforestation involves chopping down trees and clearing forest areas for our needs. The most concentrated deforestation occurs in tropical rainforests.


Is deforestation beneficial for the environment?

a)

No

b)

Yes

9.

Trees help maintain the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the air (because of photosynthsis). This is why deforestation (cutting down trees) is bad for the environment.


State true or false

a)

True

b)

false

10.

The earth is often called the blue planet because of the large amount of water on its surface.


What amount of the earth's water is accessible and drinkable?

a)

100%

b)

0%

c)

70%

d)

Less than 1%

11.

More than 500 species of land animals are on the brink of extinction and are likely to be lost within 20 years...


Which of the following is causing this extinction?

a)

Loss and degradation of habitat (deforestation)

b)

Planting trees

c)

recycling

d)

using renewable sources of energy

12.

The total amount of carbon dioxide released by your daily activities is known as your ______

a)

Global Warming

b)

Carbon Footprint

c)

Solar energy

d)

Pollination

13.

Which of the following are ways to reduce your carbon footprint?


(Carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide released by your daily activities)


*select all options that apply*

a)

Travelling by aeroplanes

b)

bursting firecrackers

c)

the 5Rs (Reduce, reuse, recycle)

d)

Using cars often

e)

saving electricity

14.

What are the ways to reduce air pollution?


*select all the apply*

a)

travelling by cars

b)

carpooling/travelling by bus

c)

saving electricity

d)

using renewable sources of evergy

15.

What are YOU doing to preserve and protect the environment?


mail us a description of your initiative and a picture of the same along with you name at


thetreevengers@gmail.com


For a chance to be featured on our website!


www.treevengers.in

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