Definitions
Which word matches this definition? "Natural materials that are removed from below the Earth's surface and can be burned for energy."
Fossil fuels
What is the average age of a Canadian farmer?
60
Which country is NOT at risk for climate change effects?
None
How old do you have to be to vote in Canada?
18
What is one way that you help your own feelings of climate anxiety, sadness, or hopelessness?
Talk to others about your emotions, journal about your emotions, etc.
Which word matches this definition? "Earth's increasing average temperatures over the past 200 years."
Global warming
What percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture?
25%
What is climate misinformation?
False or misleading information about climate change.
How old do you have to be to run for office in Canada? (e.g. Mayor, Member of Parliament, City Councillor, etc.)
18
What is one example of sustainable transportation?
Walking, cycling, taking public transportation, etc.
Which word matches this definition? "Warming of the Earth's surface due to specific gases in the air which trap the sun's heat."
Greenhouse effect
What percentage of the Earth's carbon does soil trap as a carbon sink?
10%
Fill in the blank. The _______ revolution spiked global CO2 emissions.
Industrial.
What are the 3 levels of government in Canada?
1. Municipal
2. Provincial/territorial
3. Federal
What is one way that we can decrease carbon sources on Earth?
Reduce deforestation, increase soil health, decrease use of fossil fuels, etc.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather = short-term conditions of the atmosphere
Climate = long-term trends in atmospheric conditions
What is one example of an unsustainable food growing method?
Fertilizers, adding nitrogen and other chemicals to the soil, monocultures, etc.
Which high-income country is most at-risk for overall climate change effects (extreme weather, sea level rise, and agricultural loss)?
China
What is one form of direct political participation?
Voting, signing a petition, protesting, running for office, etc.
None of you are currently able to vote. As a non-voter, what is one way that you can still be politically involved in the fight against climate change?
Answers may vary
What is one example of a carbon sink and one example of a carbon source?
Carbon sources: cars, fossil fuels, deforestation, etc.
Carbon sinks: soils, forests, ocean, etc.
Answers may vary
What are two benefits of organic farming?
More sustainable, more biodiversity, use nature-based solutions, etc.
Which low-income country is most at-risk for overall climate change effects (extreme weather, sea level rise, and agricultural loss)?
Somalia
What is the name of the economic system which has profit as its main goal?
Capitalism
Fossil fuel companies are a primary contributor to climate change. What is one way that we can reduce global dependence on fossil fuels?
Answers may vary