WorksheetsExploring Sustainability and Climate Change
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Coal
Wind
Oil
Natural gas
What is the main greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Solar panels convert sunlight into which type of energy?
Chemical energy
Electrical energy
Sound energy
Thermal energy
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?
Rising sea levels
Increased frequency of extreme weather events
Decreased air pollution
Melting polar ice caps
Hydroelectric power stations use what to generate electricity?
Wind
Water
Sunlight
Coal
Which renewable energy source uses underground heat?
Geothermal
Solar
Biomass
Wind
What is the main reason for the increase in average global temperatures?
Increased volcanic activity
Human activities releasing greenhouse gases
Changes in Earth’s orbit
More rainfall
Which of the following is a benefit of using wind turbines?
They produce air pollution
They use a non-renewable resource
They generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases
They require burning fossil fuels
Which of the following is a direct impact of climate change on wildlife?
Increased biodiversity everywhere
Loss of habitat due to changing temperatures
More food for all animals
Decreased rainfall in all regions
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
Solar
Wind
Natural gas
Hydroelectric
What is the main cause of sea level rise?
Increased rainfall
Melting glaciers and polar ice caps
More ships in the ocean
Decreased evaporation
Which renewable energy source is produced from organic material such as plants and waste?
Biomass
Geothermal
Wind
Solar
Which of the following is a way to reduce your carbon footprint?
Use more petrol cars
Recycle and reuse materials
Burn more coal
Waste more water
Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?
It produces greenhouse gases
It is only available during daylight hours
It uses fossil fuels
It cannot be used in Great Britain
Which of the following is the best description of sustainability?
Using resources as quickly as possible
Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
Ignoring environmental impacts
Using only fossil fuels
