Climate Change

What is "climate change"?

• The melting of the poles.

• It is a phenomenon whereby the Earth’s climate warms or cools over long periods of time.

• The sea level rise.

Choose the three types of renewable energies.

• Nuclear energy, solar and hydroelectric.

• Oil, natural gas and coal.

• Wind, solar, and wave energies.

What are "renewable energies"?

• It is energy which can not be reused after a while.

• It is clean energy which comes from natural sources such as the wind, the sun, or the waves.

• It is energy which comes from oil.

For you, which is the country which emits more CO2?

• USA

• China

• Luxembourg

• Canada

What is a "carbon footprint"?

• It is a footprint that we put in a mold made by carbon.

• It is a metaphor which means "having big feet".

• It is the shape of carbon.

• A way in which we can measure the effect that the amout of carbon we use has on the environment.

Does food have any relation with CO2 emissions?

• No, food has nothing to do with CO2 emissions!

• Yes, in the UK, the food people eat is responsible for a percentage of 30% of CO2 emissions.

• Yes, the more we eat, the more we reduce CO2 emissions.

How can we reduce CO2 emissions? (Choose three)

• Taking the public transport.

• Turning off the lights when we do not need them.

• Taking the car to go to a place which is near home.

• Eating less meat.

Which human activities do contribute to the emission of CO2 to the atmosphere? (Choose three)

• Playing football with yout friends in a closed space.

• Burning non-renewable energy resources, such as coal, oil and natural gas

• Pollution coming from industries and transport.

• Cutting down the trees in big forests (deforestation).

• Going to the beach and taking your rubbish with you.

Which effects does climate change has?

• Climate change has not effects.

• Rising sea level, floods, and droughts.

• Warmer temperatures, which is something positive.

Does climate change have any consequence for species?

• No, climate change does not affect species.

• It has positive consequences for species.

• Yes, species are feeling better than before the climate change.

• Yes, some species will be extincted if we do not stop climate change.