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Climate Change and Health Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one way climate change affects air quality?

a)

It improves outdoor activity conditions.

b)

It eliminates asthma symptoms.

c)

It reduces the amount of allergens in the air.

d)

It increases the amount of pollution and allergens in the air.

2.

Who is most affected by poor air quality caused by climate change?

a)

People with asthma or lung conditions.

b)

People who exercise indoors.

c)

People who live in cold climates.

d)

People who avoid allergens.

3.

What can standing water after a storm lead to?

a)

Improved air quality.

b)

Breeding ground for bacteria and mosquitoes.

c)

Reduction in extreme weather events.

d)

Increased food supply.

4.

Which disease can be spread by mosquitoes in standing water?

a)

Heatstroke.

b)

Food poisoning.

c)

Dengue fever.

d)

Asthma.

5.

What is a health risk during heatwaves?

a)

Increased crop production.

b)

Dehydration and heat exhaustion.

c)

Improved mental health.

d)

Reduced pollution levels.

6.

How can climate change affect food safety?

a)

By improving food storage conditions.

b)

By reducing allergens in food.

c)

By increasing the risk of food contamination.

d)

By eliminating bacteria in food.

7.

What can warmer temperatures do to improperly stored food?

a)

Eliminate food poisoning risks.

b)

Improve food quality.

c)

Slow down bacterial growth.

d)

Increase bacterial growth.

8.

How can climate change impact water supplies?

a)

By improving water storage systems.

b)

By reducing the risk of contamination.

c)

By causing pollution or drought.

d)

By increasing clean drinking water availability.

9.

What mental health issues can climate change cause?

a)

Elimination of extreme weather events.

b)

Reduced concern for the environment.

c)

Stress, anxiety, or depression.

d)

Improved coping skills.

10.

What can kids feel when reading about climate change in the news?

a)

Improved mental health.

b)

Indifference to the environment.

c)

Anxiety about their safety.

d)

Excitement about the future.

11.

What is one way to protect health during extreme heat?

a)

Staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activities.

b)

Avoiding hydration.

c)

Increasing outdoor activities.

d)

Ignoring air quality warnings.

12.

How can planting trees help with climate change?

a)

By causing extreme weather events.

b)

By eliminating allergens.

c)

By reducing pollution and improving air quality.

d)

By increasing waste production.

13.

What is a small action that can reduce pollution?

a)

Driving more frequently.

b)

Walking or biking instead of using a car.

c)

Ignoring clean energy initiatives.

d)

Avoiding physical activity.

14.

What is the connection between climate change and health?

a)

Climate change improves health conditions.

b)

Health is not influenced by climate change.

c)

Climate change only affects the environment.

d)

The environment and our bodies are linked.

15.

What can people do to help slow climate change over time?

a)

Support clean energy and reduce waste.

b)

Ignore environmental issues.

c)

Avoid planting trees.

d)

Increase pollution levels.