Causes + Effects
What is the primary cause of climate change since the 1800s?
What is the burning of fossil fuels?
What type of energy should we switch to instead of fossil fuels?
What is renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, or geothermal)?
What is climate change?
What is the long-term variation in temperature and weather patterns?
Name two natural factors that can cause climate change.
What are solar activity and volcanic eruptions?
How can individuals make their homes more energy-efficient?
What is using energy-efficient appliances?
Which greenhouse gas is most responsible for global warming?
What is carbon dioxide (CO₂)?
What are two major weather-related effects of climate change?
What are hotter temperatures and more severe storms?
Name two ways to make agriculture more sustainable.
What are crop rotation and using organic fertilizers?
How does recycling help fight climate change?
What is reducing waste and lowering emissions from production?
Rising global temperatures have caused what changes in the ocean?
What are warming waters and rising sea levels?
What is one way to reduce carbon emissions when commuting?
What is using electric vehicles, biking, or walking for short distances?
What extreme weather events are becoming more common due to climate change?
What are hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves?
How does climate change contribute to species loss?
What is habitat destruction and extreme weather making survival harder?
How does reforestation help combat climate change?
What is absorbing carbon dioxide and restoring wildlife habitats?
How can sustainable consumption help the planet?
What is reducing waste, conserving resources, and lowering pollution?