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Year 8 Climate Change Quiz

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  • Q1
    Complete the following definition. Climate describes the...
    day to day conditions of the atmosphere.
    the highest temperature recorded in a specific place.
    average weather conditions over longer periods of time and large areas.
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an incorrect statement about global warming?
    It is happening all around the world.
    It is only happening in colder places.
    It is happening faster in some places than others.
    60s
  • Q3
    Global warming is causing the world climates to change. Which of the following answers does not describe a change to the climate?
    Changing rainfall patterns.
    Increasing temperatures.
    Animals and plants dying out.
    60s
  • Q4
    Which of the following answers is not an effect of global warming?
    Ice in the Arctic and Antarctic will melt, causing a rise in sea levels.
    There will be more heatwaves, violent storms and floods.
    More greenhouse gases will be produced.
    60s
  • Q5
    Which of the following can be considered a positive effect of global warming?
    There will be millions more refugees, as people flee from floods, or drought and famine.
    Some places will attract more tourists as their climates 'improve'.
    There may be wars over food and water.
    60s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?
    Coal
    Oil
    Wood
    Gas
    60s
  • Q7
    Complete the following definition. Greenhouse gases are...
    produced by plants grown in a greenhouse.
    all gases that are released when you burn fuels.
    any gases that trap heat around the Earth.
    60s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?
    Methane
    Nitrogen
    Carbon Dioxide
    60s
  • Q9
    Which of the following actions produce no greenhouse gases?
    Driving a petrol or diesel car a short distance.
    Deforestation (the cutting down of trees) and burning wood.
    Farming livestock (e.g. cows).
    Cycling a long distance.
    60s
  • Q10
    Which of the following actions could help slow down global warming?
    All of the other 3 answers.
    Shut down all power stations that use coal,oil or gas.
    Put big taxes on air travel to make flights very expensive.
    Build more wind turbines to produce electricity.
    60s

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