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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?
Rising global temperatures
Decreasing global temperatures
Increasing biodiversity
Improved air quality
Who is most at risk during extreme heat events?
Young children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions
Middle-aged adults
People living in rural areas
Athletes
What is a 'heat island'?
An area with higher temperatures due to buildings and pavement
A tropical island affected by climate change
A region with frequent heat waves
A desert with extreme heat
What type of air pollution increases with rising temperatures?
Acid rain
Carbon monoxide
Ozone layer depletion
Smog
What is a major cause of wildfires becoming more common?
Melting glaciers
Drier conditions
Increased rainfall
Rising sea levels
What long-term health problems can breathing polluted air cause?
Lung disease and heart issues
Improved immunity
Enhanced mental health
Stronger respiratory system
How can heavy rains and floods affect water supplies?
By spreading pollution into rivers and lakes
By improving water quality
By increasing water availability
By reducing water contamination
What can droughts lead to?
Water shortages and difficulty for crops to grow
Improved agricultural productivity
Increased rainfall
Enhanced water quality
Which insects can spread diseases due to warmer temperatures?
Mosquitoes and ticks
Ants and spiders
Bees and butterflies
Grasshoppers and crickets
What is 'climate anxiety'?
Fear of natural disasters
Anxiety about air pollution
Worry about the future due to climate change
Stress caused by extreme heat
What can help people feel more hopeful about climate change?
Moving to rural areas
Ignoring news about climate change
Taking positive action like recycling and planting trees
Avoiding discussions about the environment
How does walking or biking instead of driving help the planet?
It contributes to deforestation
It decreases biodiversity
It increases air pollution
It reduces air pollution and helps you stay fit
What is one benefit of eating more plant-based meals?
It reduces water availability
It increases greenhouse gas emissions
It supports the environment and keeps your heart healthy
It causes deforestation
How does planting trees help neighborhoods?
It increases temperatures
It causes soil erosion
It cools neighborhoods and cleans the air
It reduces biodiversity
What is the main message of the text?
Natural disasters are unavoidable
Climate change only affects the environment
Air pollution is the only issue caused by climate change
Protecting the planet also means protecting human health
