WorksheetsClimate Change
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why don't we want to use as much non-renewable energy sources?
They cause pollution and CO2 to be put into our air/atmosphere
The cause less pollution
They are difficult to get
They smell funky
Why do we want to use more renewable energy sources?
They cause more pollution
They will go away if we don't use them
They cause less pollution
They are easier to create
What is the definition of non-renewable energy sources?
sources of energy that will never go away or be used up
Sources of energy that can go away and be used up
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal
Coal, Oil, Gas
What is the definition of renewable energy sources?
sources of energy that will never go away or be used up
Sources of energy that can go away and be used up
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal
Coal, Oil, Gas
What are some possible solutions to climate change
Use less energy
Choose renewable energy sources
Plant trees and other plants
Recycle and reuse items
What are some potential consequences of climate change?
The sea levels will rise putting seaside towns and cities at risk of drowning
The sea levels will drop putting seaside towns and cities at risk of drowning
More extreme weather
Animals will be able to adapt to the changes
97% of scientists believe what is causing climate change?
Animals and Plants
Eco-Friendly Cars
Humans
Conservation of energy
In the 1800's why did CO2 levels increase significantly?
New factories were being built that caused more pollution
The civil war caused more pollution
Scientists figured out how to clean up pollution in the air
It did not increase
What types of data have scientists collected related to climate change?
Measuring Earth’s current temperature and CO2
Examining ice/glacier melting
Taking educated guesses
The ice caps are getting bigger/growing
What are examples of non-renewable energy sources?
Geothermal
Coal
Oil
Hydro
What are examples of renewable energy sources?
Solar
Wind
Coal
Gas
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
What is the definition of weather?
The condition of the air/atmosphere around the Earth
The pattern of weather over time
Rain and Snow
When water falls from the sky
What is the definition of "Greenhouse Effect?"
Gases that increase Earth's temperature
when the gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap heat from the Sun and keep the planet warm
the pattern of weather that occurs over time
When our climate changes
When did climate change (CO2 in the atmosphere) increase significantly?
1800s Industrial Revolution
1600s Industrial Revolution
1800 Crusades
1600 Crusades
