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What is climate change?
Long-term changes in Earth’s temperature and weather patterns.
Name one greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide or methane.
Is the Earth getting warmer or cooler?
Warmer.
Give one human activity that causes climate change.
Burning fossil fuels / deforestation / industrial activities.
What happens to ice caps when temperatures rise?
They melt.
Why do greenhouse gases warm the Earth?
They trap heat in the atmosphere.
Name one fossil fuel.
Coal, oil, or natural gas.
Which animals produce methane gas?
Cows and other livestock.
Name one extreme weather event caused by climate change.
Floods, droughts, storms, or hurricanes.
Give one action students can take to help the environment.
Reduce, reuse, recycle / save energy / save water / plant plants.
How does burning fossil fuels affect the atmosphere?
It releases carbon dioxide.
Why is methane important in climate change?
It is a strong heat-trapping greenhouse gas
How does climate change affect ecosystems?
It causes environmental changes that harm plants and animals.
Why can crops fail because of climate change
Weather becomes unpredictable.
What happens to food and water supplies during extreme weather?
They are disrupted.
How do factories contribute to climate change?
They release gases that trap heat.
Name one way climate change affects human health.
Heat-related illnesses or spreading diseases.
Why do disasters destroy livelihoods?
They damage homes, land, and resources.
How does solar power produce energy?
By using energy from the Sun.
How does wind energy generate electricity?
By converting moving air into power.
Explain how greenhouse gases lead to global warming.
They trap heat in the atmosphere, raising Earth’s temperature.
Why is climate change harmful to biodiversity?
Changing environments make it hard for species to survive.
How does climate change affect both humans and nature
It damages ecosystems while also harming health, homes, and food supply.
Name two sectors that contribute methane emissions.
Agriculture and landfills.
Why is climate change considered a serious global problem?
It causes rising temperatures, extreme weather, environmental damage, and risks to human life and food security.