Causes of Climate Change
What gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
Carbon dioxide / CO2
What happens to sea levels as Earth gets warmer?
They rise
Because glaciers and ice sheets melt, and warmer water expands, making the oceans higher.
Name one renewable energy source.
Solar, wind, hydro
What does CO2 stand for?
Carbon dioxide
were / would invent
What human activity produces the most greenhouse gases(CO2,methane)?
Name two extreme weather event linked to climate change.
Heatwaves, floods, droughts, storms
What can people do to reduce plastic waste?
Recycle, reuse, avoid single-use plastics, etc.
A type of energy that can be replaced naturally
renewable energy
Choose the correct option.
If global temperatures continue to rise, glaciers…
Choose the correct option.
If global temperatures continue to rise, glaciers…
will melt
How do forests help fight climate change?
They absorb CO2
Why are glaciers melting?
Because global temperatures are increasing
Why is cycling better than driving for the environment?
Because it produces no carbon emissions and reduces air pollution.
What is a flood?
Too much water covering land. Наводнение
Correct the mistake.
If people will use renewable energy, pollution will decrease.
If people use renewable energy, pollution will decrease.
What is the name of the process where gases trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect
Why is extreme heat dangerous for people?
It can cause health problems
heatstroke, dehydration, and breathing problems, headaches
What can cities (people) do to reduce air pollution?
Improve public transport, plant more trees, create bike lanes
What does recycling mean?
Turning old materials into new products. Переработка
Complete the sentence.
If I ______ (be) the Minister of the Environment, I ______ (ban) single-use plastic bags.
Answer: were / would ban
Why is smoke from factories harmful?
It pollutes the air and releases greenhouse gases
You have 20 seconds to act out:
Why is buying local food better for the environment?
Because local food travels shorter distances, so less fuel is used and fewer carbon emissions are produced
The slow rise in the temperature of earth's atmosphere, caused by certain gases trapping the heat of the sun
Greenhouse effect
If everyone ______ (ride) a bike instead of driving, the air ______ (be) much cleaner.