WorksheetsClimate Change 2026
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Earth's Climate
has been stable over the history of our planet
is changing as a result of natural and human activity
Currently, Earth's climate is
getting warmer
not changing
getting colder
Carbon dioxide levels have been _____ over the past 200 years
increasing
staying the same
decreasing
The polar ice caps are ____________________ due to climate change
melting
freezing
growing larger
Since the polar ice caps are melting, the sea level is
getting lower
staying the same
getting higher
A major impact that is expected as a result of rising global temperature is
lower water levels in lakes and streams
rise in sea level resulting in coastline areas being under water
high water levels in lakes and streams
Which of these can people do in order to reduce global warming and climate change?
conserve energy
burn coal
produce methane gas
remove trees
What is a sustainable practice to reduce carbon footprint in food consumption?
Eating locally sourced food
Growing your own food
Reducing meat consumption
Eating organic food
Which of the following activities can reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
walking instead of using a car
throwing trash into the local waterways
using plastic containers for take out foods because its more convenient
letting the water run while brushing your teeth
What is an effective way to decrease carbon footprint in waste management?
Composting
Incineration
Landfill disposal
Practicing recycling
Which of the following are greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
Methane
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
all answer choices
The overwhelming majority of scientist agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
False
Which of the following are consequences associated with climate change?
The ice sheets are declining, glaciers are in retreat globally, and our oceans are more acidic than ever
Surface temperatures are setting new hear records about every year
More extreme weather like droughts, heat waves, and hurricanes
Global sea levels are rising at an alarmingly fast rate- 17cm in the last century alone
all of the above
One solution to decreasing global temperatures is to use (a) .
more fossil fuels
less solar energy
more biofuels
less nuclear energy
The average temperature and amount of precipitation over a long period of time is an example of ______________________
climate
weather
humidity
wind
16. An unusually warm day in the winter is an example of _________________
Weather
Climate
Season
Temperature
Climate change is causing more extreme weather like intense hurricanes and droughts
True
False
Deforestation is causing climate change because
plants remove oxygen from the atmosphere
plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
plants are not helpful with climate change
Longer periods of heat waves are leading to bigger
earthquakes
volcanoes
forest fires
glaciers
The warming climate is causing habitat loss for
plants
animals
both plants and animals
How does ocean acidification impact marine ecosystems?
Reduces ocean temperatures
Increases biodiversity
Promotes growth of marine plants
It can weaken coral skeletons and shells of marine organisms
Why does an increasing human population contribute to higher greenhouse gas emissions?
More people lead to increased energy consumption and waste production
Technological innovations reduce emissions
Population growth promotes environmental conservation
Fewer people result in higher emissions
How do warmer temperatures impact weather patterns?
They decrease the occurrence of extreme weather events.
They have no effect on weather patterns.
They increase the frequency of heatwaves, droughts, storms, floods, and snow events.
They only affect heatwaves and storms.
Are human activities impacting the Earth's climate system?
Climate change is a natural cycle
Not sure
Yes
No, the Earth's climate is stable
Which of the following is a natural carbon sink?
Ocean
Factory
Shopping mall
Highway
Which of the following is a piece of evidence that supports global warming?
Increase in Earth's average global temperature
Increase in sea level
All of these answer choices
Decrease in size/mass of the Arctic Polar Ice Caps
What is the significant long-term change in the expected patterns of average weather over time called?
Climate Change
Ozone layer
Greenhouse Effect
Global Warming
Define Ozone Layer
Heat trapped by greenhouse gases
An increase in Earth's average temperature
Significant long-term change in the expected patterns of average weather over time
Layer of gas that shields Earth from UV light
Heat trapped by greenhouse gases is called
Climate Change
Ozone Layer
Greenhouse Effect
Global Warming
Define Global Warming
Heat is trapped by greenhouse gases
Increase in Earth's average temperature
Significant long-term change in the expected patterns of average weather over time
Layer of gas that shields Earth from UV light
True or False: Water vapor and carbon dioxide are two types of greenhouse gases.
True
False
The concern about ozone depletion is too much radiation from the sun will enter Earth's atmosphere and increase the number of cases of cancer.
True
False
All of these graphs reveal scientific evidence for climate change. Which graph has the most significant increase of change in a short period of time?
In Graph A, Atmosphereic CO2 Concentrations, what is the highest historical CO2 level recorded before 1950
180 ppm
220 ppm
300 pmm
380 ppm
What month is the average mass of the Arctic polar ice cap measured?
January
June
September
December
The burning of _____________, such as coal, oil, and natural gas adds Greenhouse gases to our atmosphere warming our atmosphere.
fossil fuels
renewable energy
Humans, animals, and plants are all affected by climate.
True
False
If there was no greenhouse effect whatsoever, our planet would be....
very cold
very hot
the same as it is now.
