Climate Change Jeopardy

Key Words

100

the activity of cutting down trees

logging

200

resources formed underground millions of years ago from plant and animal remains (2 words)

fossil fuels (gas, coal, oil)

300

the number of different plant and animal species that live in a particular area

biodiversity

400

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500

a period of development in the 1800s (19th century) where rural societies became more urban with the introduction of machines and factories (2 words)

Industrial Revolution

Explain

100

Explain what climate change is in one sentence.

Climate change is different from weather, which changes daily, while climate refers to long-term weather patterns. The greenhouse effect naturally warms the Earth by trapping some of the Sun’s energy. For thousands of years, greenhouse gas levels were stable, but human activity has disrupted this balance, leading to climate change.

200

Explain one sustainable solution to climate change.

• Transition to Renewable Energy – Use solar, wind, and hydro power instead of fossil fuels.
• Energy Efficiency – Improve efficiency in homes, industries, and transportation.
• Sustainable Transportation – Promote electric vehicles, public transport, and cycling.
• Reforestation and Conservation – Protect forests and plant more trees to absorb CO₂.
• Waste Reduction and Recycling – Reduce plastic use, recycle materials, and promote a circular economy.

300

Explain three causes of climate change.

Human Causes:

1. Burning Fossil Fuels – Coal, oil, and gas release carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere.
2. Deforestation – Reduces the number of trees that absorb CO₂.
3. Agriculture – Livestock farming releases methane (CH₄), a powerful greenhouse gas.
4. Industrial Activities – Factories emit greenhouse gases and pollutants.
5. Waste and Landfills – Decomposing waste produces methane.
6. Transportation – Vehicles burning gasoline and diesel emit CO₂.

Natural Causes:

7. Volcanic Eruptions – Release CO₂ and ash, affecting global temperatures.
8. Solar Variations – Changes in the Sun’s energy output can influence climate.
9. Ocean Currents – Affect heat distribution across the planet.
10. Earth’s Orbital Changes – Natural shifts in Earth’s orbit impact climate over long periods.

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400

Explain three negative effects of climate change.

1. Rising Temperatures

• Increased global temperatures leading to more heatwaves and extreme weather.

2. Melting Ice and Rising Sea Levels

• Glaciers and polar ice caps are melting, causing sea levels to rise.
• Coastal areas face more frequent flooding and erosion.

3. More Extreme Weather Events

• Stronger and more frequent hurricanes, storms, droughts, and wildfires.

4. Ocean Changes

• Warmer oceans disrupt marine ecosystems and coral reefs (coral bleaching).
• Increased ocean acidity affects marine life and food chains.

5. Biodiversity Loss

• Habitat destruction threatens species with extinction.
• Changes in ecosystems affect plant and animal life.

6. Food and Water Shortages

• Droughts and unpredictable weather impact crop production.
• Water scarcity affects drinking water and agriculture.

7. Health Risks

• Heat-related illnesses, respiratory diseases, and the spread of diseases like malaria and dengue.

8. Economic and Social Disruptions

• Damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods.
• Increased displacement and climate refugees due to extreme weather and rising sea levels.

500

Explain the meaning of renewable energy with 2 different types of renewable energy.

Renewable energy refers to energy sourced from natural, replenishable resources.

• Solar Energy
• Wind Energy
• Hydropower (Hydroelectric Energy)
• Geothermal Energy
• Biomass Energy (Energy from organic materials)
• Ocean Energy (Power from tidal and wave movements)
• Hydrogen Energy (Electricity from hydrogen fuel cells)

History

100

This ancient civilization built the Pyramids of Giza.

Ancient Egypt

200

This 2001 event led to the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the start of the War on Terror.

September 11 attacks (9/11)

300

In 1969, this astronaut became the first person to walk on the Moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission.

Neil Armstrong

400

He was the first President of the United States.

George Washington

500

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General Knowledge

100

This company is known for creating the iPhone and was co-founded by Steve Jobs in 1976.

Apple

200

This Greek hero is known for his strength and for completing the twelve labors.

Hercules

300

This fruit is known for its high vitamin C content and is often associated with preventing scurvy.

An orange

400

This 1997 film, directed by James Cameron, became the highest-grossing film of its time and featured a ship's tragic sinking.

Titanic

500

This nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial, native to Tasmania, is known for its loud screeching and scavenging habits.

Tasmanian Devil