WorksheetsHealth and Climate Change: How Our Planet Affects Our Well-Being
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is one of the most obvious effects of climate change?
Reduction in air pollution
Decreasing global temperatures
Rising global temperatures
Increase in biodiversity
Who is most vulnerable to extreme heat caused by rising temperatures?
Athletes
People living in rural areas
Middle-aged adults
Young children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions
What is a 'heat island'?
A city with higher temperatures due to buildings and pavement
A rural area with cooler temperatures
An island surrounded by warm water
A desert with extreme heat
What type of air pollution increases with rising temperatures?
Acid rain
Ozone layer depletion
Carbon monoxide
Smog
What is a major cause of wildfires becoming more common?
Drier conditions
Excessive rainfall
Overpopulation
Deforestation
What long-term health problems can breathing polluted air cause?
Lung disease and heart issues
Diabetes and obesity
Skin allergies
Vision problems
How can heavy rains and floods affect water supplies?
By reducing water contamination
By increasing water availability
By improving water quality
By spreading pollution into rivers and lakes
What can droughts cause?
Water shortages and difficulty for crops to grow
Flooding in urban areas
Improved air quality
Increased biodiversity
Which insects can survive in new regions due to warmer temperatures?
Mosquitoes and ticks
Bees and butterflies
Ants and spiders
Grasshoppers and crickets
What is 'climate anxiety'?
Anxiety about recycling programs
Stress caused by extreme heat
Fear of natural disasters
Worry about the future due to climate change
What can help people feel more hopeful and in control about climate change?
Avoiding discussions about the environment
Moving to rural areas
Taking positive action like recycling and planting trees
Ignoring news about climate change
How does walking or biking instead of driving help the planet?
It increases water pollution
It reduces biodiversity
It increases traffic congestion
It reduces air pollution and helps you stay fit
What is one benefit of eating more plant-based meals?
It supports the environment and keeps your heart healthy
It causes deforestation
It increases air pollution
It reduces water availability
How does planting trees help neighborhoods?
It cools neighborhoods and cleans the air
It increases urban heat islands
It reduces biodiversity
It causes soil erosion
What is the main message of the text?
Protecting the planet also means protecting human health
Air pollution is the only health concern caused by climate change
Natural disasters are unavoidable
Climate change only affects the environment
