WorksheetsLT 4.2 Global Climate Change
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is climate?
the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place
cloud cover and temperature
precipitation and humidity at a given time and place
weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Climate is affected by many factors including:
latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water
tides and currents
wind
snow and sleet
Which two factors determine the climate in a particular region?
temperature and latitude
precipitation and humidity
temperature and precipitation
humidity and air pressure
A gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere:
Global Warming
Greenhouse Gas
El Niño
Climate
Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat; carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major one:
Greenhouse Gas
Global Warming
Sunspot
CFCs
Areas closer to the equator receive more direct energy from the Sun and have warmer temperatures.
True
False
Areas closer to the __________ receive more direct Sun.
Prime Meridian
Equator
Poles
Tropic of Capricorn
1.What does the picture represent?
Lines of latitude
Greenhouse effect
Climatic zones
Weather patterns
How is the rise in global temperature affecting coral reefs?
Increase in coral reefs
Leads to the death of coral reefs
Greater variety of coral reefs
Improvement in breeding grounds for fish
Which two are likely to result from global warming?
increase in surface temperatures
reduction in greenhouse gases
rise in ocean levels
decrease in air pollution
Why are forests important in reducing climate change? Trees ____
use Carbon Dioxide to make food
provide building materials
are an important food source
reflect all sunlight away from the Earth
Which BEST explains why is there an increase in CO2 ?
Rapid boost in the by burning of fossil fuels
increase education about climate change
Population growth leads to exhaling more CO2
CO2 is released by the oceans as they warm
Which is NOT a effect of an increase in global temperatures?
Rise in ocean levels
Stronger hurricanes
Changes in the amount of rainfall
Diversification of animal species
How can we stop climate change?
Walk to close places instead of using the car
Turn off the lights when you're not in a room
Recycle more
All of them
