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Climate Change and Carbon Dioxide

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

What role do trees and plants play in fighting climate change?

a)

They release carbon dioxide into the air.

b)

They act as natural carbon storage systems.

c)

They produce greenhouse gases.

d)

They reduce oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

2.

What is the process called through which plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air?

a)

Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Combustion

d)

Evaporation

3.

What type of gas is carbon dioxide (CO2) classified as in the context of climate change?

a)

Noble gas

b)

Greenhouse gas

c)

Inert gas

d)

Toxic gas

4.

Where is carbon stored in plants?

a)

In their trunks, branches, leaves, roots, and soil around them.

b)

Only in their leaves.

c)

Only in their roots.

d)

Only in the atmosphere.

5.

What happens when forests and other plant-rich ecosystems are healthy and growing?

a)

They pull carbon out of the atmosphere and release oxygen.

b)

They release carbon into the atmosphere.

c)

They stop producing oxygen.

d)

They store carbon only in their leaves.

6.

Which gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Methane

7.

What is required for plants to perform photosynthesis?

a)

Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water

b)

Oxygen, nitrogen, and water

c)

Sunlight, methane, and soil

d)

Carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and sunlight

8.

What happens when trees are cut down or burned?

a)

Carbon dioxide is stored in the soil.

b)

Carbon dioxide is released into the air, contributing to global warming.

c)

Oxygen is released into the air, reducing global warming.

d)

Water vapor is released into the air, causing rainfall.

9.

Why is protecting and planting trees important for the environment?

a)

It helps increase rainfall.

b)

It reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air, slowing climate change.

c)

It increases the amount of oxygen in the soil.

d)

It prevents the growth of other plants.

10.

What do trees breathe in from the air?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

11.

What do trees use carbon dioxide for?

a)

To grow leaves, branches, trunks, and roots

b)

To produce oxygen only

c)

To store water in the soil

d)

To create shade

12.

What happens to carbon stored in trees if they are cut down?

a)

It stays in the soil

b)

It goes back into the air

c)

It disappears completely

d)

It turns into water

13.

Where do forests keep carbon besides in trees?

a)

In the soil

b)

In the air

c)

In the water

d)

In the roots only

14.

What do trees breathe in from the air?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

15.

What do trees use carbon dioxide for?

a)

To grow leaves, branches, trunks, and roots

b)

To produce oxygen only

c)

To store water

d)

To create soil

16.

Where do forests keep carbon besides the air?

a)

In the water

b)

In the soil

c)

In the leaves

d)

In the roots

17.

What happens to carbon when trees are cut down?

a)

It stays in the soil

b)

It goes back into the air

c)

It disappears completely

d)

It turns into oxygen

18.

What are wetlands full of?

a)

Sand and rocks

b)

Water and plants

c)

Dry soil and trees

d)

Mountains and rivers

19.

What do plants in wetlands do with carbon?

a)

Release it into the air

b)

Store it in their leaves

c)

Send it into the muddy soil

d)

Use it to grow flowers

20.

Why does carbon stay in wetlands for a long time?

a)

Because the soil is dry

b)

Because it’s wet

c)

Because there are no plants

d)

Because it’s frozen

21.

What happens if wetlands dry up?

a)

Carbon escapes into the air

b)

Plants grow faster

c)

Water turns into ice

d)

Animals move in

22.

What is one way to protect wetlands?

a)

Build houses on wetlands.

b)

Fill wetlands with soil.

c)

Protect wetlands from being built on or filled in.

d)

Drain all water from wetlands.

23.

How can damaged wetlands be restored?

a)

By planting native plants and slowing drainage.

b)

By removing all plants and draining water quickly.

c)

By building roads through the wetlands.

d)

By filling wetlands with concrete.

24.

What do oceans soak up from the air?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

25.

What do tiny ocean plants use carbon dioxide for?

a)

To grow

b)

To produce oxygen

c)

To create energy

d)

To sink to the ocean floor

26.

What happens to carbon when ocean creatures die?

a)

It is released into the air

b)

It stays on the ocean floor

c)

It is absorbed by plants

d)

It disappears completely

27.

What makes it harder for oceans to store carbon?

a)

Pollution and warm water

b)

Cold water and clean air

c)

Lack of sunlight

d)

Overfishing

28.

What do grasslands store in their roots and soil?

a)

Water

b)

Carbon

c)

Oxygen

d)

Minerals

29.

Why do grassland roots grow deep underground?

a)

To absorb sunlight

b)

To store carbon for years

c)

To provide shelter for animals

d)

To prevent erosion

30.

How do animals contribute to grasslands?

a)

They help keep grasslands healthy

b)

They release carbon into the air

c)

They dig up grasslands

d)

They grow roots underground

31.

What happens if grasslands are dug up?

a)

Water is released into the air

b)

Carbon is released into the air

c)

Oxygen is released into the air

d)

Minerals are released into the air

32.

What is one natural method to control pests in grasslands?

a)

Using chemical pesticides

b)

Planting flowers that attract good bugs

c)

Removing all plants from the area

d)

Spraying water on the soil

33.

Why should organic or low-chemical fertilizers be chosen for grasslands?

a)

They are cheaper than other fertilizers

b)

They are better for the soil

c)

They make the grass grow faster

d)

They kill all insects in the area

34.

How can parts of the land support insects, birds, and healthy soil?

a)

By letting parts of the land stay wild

b)

By cutting down all trees

c)

By using chemical pesticides

d)

By removing all insects from the area