Climate Change (General)
What is the main cause of climate change?
A) Too many trees on Earth
B) The burning of fossil fuels
C) An increase in oxygen levels
D) More people recycling
B) The burning of fossil fuels
What is the main cause of glaciers melting?
A) Increased rainfall
B) Rising global temperatures due to climate change
C) Strong winds breaking the ice
D) More animals living on glaciers
B) Rising global temperatures due to climate change
What does sustainability mean?
A) Using resources wisely so they don’t run out
B) Using as many resources as possible before they disappear
C) Cutting down all trees to make room for cities
D) Throwing away all waste without recycling
A) Using resources wisely so they don’t run out
What is clearcutting?
A) Cutting down only old or sick trees
B) Removing all trees in an area at once without considering the ecosystem
C) Planting more trees to help forests grow
D) Protecting trees from being cut down
B) Removing all trees in an area at once without considering the ecosystem
What is livestock farming?
A) Growing fruits and vegetables on large farms
B)Keeping animals as pets in homes
C)Raising animals for meat, milk, and other products
D) Protecting forests from being cut down
C) Raising animals for meat, milk, and other products
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Methane
C) Oxygen
D) Nitrous oxide
C) Oxygen
How do warming ocean temperatures contribute to glacier melting?
A) Warmer water melts glaciers from below
B) Warmer water makes glaciers grow faster
C) Warmer water freezes more ice in the ocean
D) Warmer water creates new icebergs
A) Warmer water melts glaciers from below
Which of the following is NOT an example of an unsustainable practice?
A) Burning fossil fuels
B) Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide
C) Cutting down forests without replanting
D) Using too much water and creating waste
B) Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide
What is deforestation?
A) Planting new trees to create forests
B) Cutting down trees across a wide area for another purpose
C) Letting forests grow without human interference
D) Protecting trees from being cut down
B) Cutting down trees across a wide area for another purpose
How is deforestation related to livestock farming?
Deforestation happens in livestock farming because trees are cut down to make space for animals to graze and for growing crops to feed them.
What is the Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement is a global plan made in 2015 where countries agreed to limit climate change by keeping Earth's temperature from rising more than 2°C by 2100.
Name three effects of melting glaciers on the environment.
What is a sustainable practice?
A sustainable practice is an action that helps protect the environment and conserve natural resources so they last for future generations.
What happens to the soil after clearcutting?
A) It stays healthy and strong
B) It becomes loose and can wash away into rivers
C) It grows more trees quickly
D) It turns into rock
B) It becomes loose and can wash away into rivers
Which of the following is NOT a problem caused by livestock farming?
A) Greenhouse gas emissions
B) Soil erosion and desertification
C) Increased biodiversity
D) Water pollution
C) Increased biodiversity
Which of the following is NOT an effect of climate change?
A) Rising sea levels
B) More extreme weather
C) Less pollution in the air
D) Melting glaciers
C) Less pollution in the air
Name three pieces of evidence that glaciers are melting.
Which of the following is a benefit of electric vehicles?
A) They produce no tailpipe emissions, reducing air pollution
B) They burn more fossil fuels than gasoline cars
C) They increase carbon dioxide in the air
D) They make climate change worse
A) They produce no tailpipe emissions, reducing air pollution
Name three reasons why clearcutting is harmful to the environment.
How does overgrazing by livestock harm the land?
A) It makes the soil healthier and richer in nutrients
B) It turns soil into desert, making it too dry for plants to grow
C) It helps trees grow taller
D) It causes the land to become wetter and more fertile
B) It turns soil into desert, making it too dry for plants to grow
What is the main problem caused by extra greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Extra greenhouse gases trap too much heat, leading to global warming and climate change.
How does melting glaciers affect fresh water supply?
Melting glaciers provide freshwater to rivers, but as they disappear, less freshwater will be available for people, animals, and plants
Name three ways people can help the environment by using sustainable practices.
Name three problems caused by deforestation.
Name three sustainable livestock practices that help protect the environment.
(Other acceptable answers: reducing antibiotic use, improving waste management, using renewable energy on farms)