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Health and Climate Change: How Our Planet Affects Our Well-Being

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is one of the most obvious effects of climate change?

a)

Reduction in air pollution

b)

Decreasing global temperatures

c)

Rising global temperatures

d)

Increase in biodiversity

2.

Who is most vulnerable to extreme heat caused by rising temperatures?

a)

Athletes

b)

People living in rural areas

c)

Middle-aged adults

d)

Young children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions

3.

What is a 'heat island'?

a)

A city with higher temperatures due to buildings and pavement

b)

A rural area with cooler temperatures

c)

An island surrounded by warm water

d)

A desert with extreme heat

4.

What type of air pollution increases with rising temperatures?

a)

Acid rain

b)

Ozone layer depletion

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

Smog

5.

What is a major cause of wildfires becoming more common?

a)

Drier conditions

b)

Excessive rainfall

c)

Overpopulation

d)

Deforestation

6.

What long-term health problems can breathing polluted air cause?

a)

Lung disease and heart issues

b)

Diabetes and obesity

c)

Skin allergies

d)

Vision problems

7.

How can heavy rains and floods affect water supplies?

a)

By reducing water contamination

b)

By increasing water availability

c)

By improving water quality

d)

By spreading pollution into rivers and lakes

8.

What can droughts cause?

a)

Water shortages and difficulty for crops to grow

b)

Flooding in urban areas

c)

Improved air quality

d)

Increased biodiversity

9.

Which insects can survive in new regions due to warmer temperatures?

a)

Mosquitoes and ticks

b)

Bees and butterflies

c)

Ants and spiders

d)

Grasshoppers and crickets

10.

What is 'climate anxiety'?

a)

Anxiety about recycling programs

b)

Stress caused by extreme heat

c)

Fear of natural disasters

d)

Worry about the future due to climate change

11.

What can help people feel more hopeful and in control about climate change?

a)

Avoiding discussions about the environment

b)

Moving to rural areas

c)

Taking positive action like recycling and planting trees

d)

Ignoring news about climate change

12.

How does walking or biking instead of driving help the planet?

a)

It increases water pollution

b)

It reduces biodiversity

c)

It increases traffic congestion

d)

It reduces air pollution and helps you stay fit

13.

What is one benefit of eating more plant-based meals?

a)

It supports the environment and keeps your heart healthy

b)

It causes deforestation

c)

It increases air pollution

d)

It reduces water availability

14.

How does planting trees help neighborhoods?

a)

It cools neighborhoods and cleans the air

b)

It increases urban heat islands

c)

It reduces biodiversity

d)

It causes soil erosion

15.

What is the main message of the text?

a)

Protecting the planet also means protecting human health

b)

Air pollution is the only health concern caused by climate change

c)

Natural disasters are unavoidable

d)

Climate change only affects the environment