WorksheetsEnvironment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A period with no rain is called...
famine
drought
landslide
poverty
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same
True
False
In the last 100 years the Earth's temperature has increased by nearly
0,5°C
1°C
1,5°C
2°C
What is the primary difference between climate and weather?
Climate is measured in years, while weather is measured daily.
Climate is measured in days, while weather is measured in decades.
Climate refers to extreme weather events, while weather refers to daily temperature changes.
Climate refers to daily temperature changes, while weather refers to long-term measurements.
What is the greenhouse effect?
The process of plants cleaning the air
The trapping of heat by certain gases in the atmosphere
The cooling of the Earth's surface by rainwater
The absorption of sunlight by trees and plants
What role do greenhouse gases play in the Earth's atmosphere?
They cool down the Earth's surface.
They absorb excess heat from the sun.
They prevent heat from escaping into space.
They increase the amount of rainfall.
How can plants help mitigate the effects of climate change?
By trapping heat close to the Earth
By absorbing and storing carbon dioxide
By increasing the greenhouse effect
By reducing the Earth's temperature
What is the purpose of rain gardens, green roofs, and trees in cities?
To reduce air pollution
To increase urban temperatures
To absorb excessive rainwater and filter pollutants
To promote flooding in urban areas
Global warming will cause an increase of......
Heat Waves
Hurricanes
Floods
All of them are true
Which of the four is not a fossil fuel
coal
water
oil
gas
Which options are consequences of global warming? (more than one possible)
descending sea levels
melting glaciers
constant temperatures
extinction of species
increasing number of droughts and floods
What is the impact of urban paved surfaces during storms?
They facilitate water absorption
They decrease pollution levels
They worsen stormwater pollution
They promote biodiversity
What substances are carried by stormwater in cities?
Freshwater
Pollutants and trash
Oxygen
Nutrients for plants
What is the purpose of green stormwater infrastructure?
To increase pollution in waterways
To speed up the flow of stormwater
To intercept and clean dirty water
To divert water away from cities
What is the main benefit of plants in urban areas according to the text?
Increased pollution levels
Enhanced stormwater runoff
Improved air quality and habitat for wildlife
Reduced water consumption
What action could we take to mitigate climate change?
Remove all plants from urban areas
Plant more trees adapted to the local environment
Increase industrial activities in cities
Avoid using green infrastructure
Which of the following is NOT a consequence associated with climate change?
The ice is melting, glaciers are in retreat globally
Decrease of migration of people across the globe
More extreme weather like droughts, heat waves, and hurricanes
Global sea levels are rising at an alarmingly fast rate
What is the ozone hole
A hole in the atmosphere that let strong winds arrive on earth
A hole that traps dangerous gases
A hole that let harmful sun rays arrive on earth
A hole that let dangerous gases arrive on earth
Which of the following sources of energy is NOT renewable?
Oil
Solar power
Hydroenergy
Wind power
