Our Changing Climate

Which of the following statements concerning climate change is FALSE?

• Climate change is caused mainly by human activity.

• Climate change is causing ice-covered parts of our planet to melt.

• Climate change has happened over many years.

• Climate change has caused new weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Look at the drawing below. It is a visual representation of the greenhouse effect. Use it to answer question 2.

Why are some gases in Earth's atmosphere described as "greenhouse gases"?

• Because when they are mixed together, they form glass

• Because they are necessary for vegetables to grow

• Because they are very delicate, like glass

• Because they trap the sun's heat on the surface of the Earth

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Which TWO of the following pictures show an activity that contributes to global climate change?

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The chart below shows the number of hurricane-strength storms in Jamaica over the past 320 years. Use the chart to answer questions 4 and 5.

Which of the following statements is true?

• There were more hurricanes in the 1700s than in the 1800s.

• 1940-1969 had more hurricanes than the entire 1800s.

• 2000-2019 had more hurricanes than any other twenty-year period.

• The number of hurricanes in Jamaica has steadily increased over time.

It has been suggested that, due to climate change, hurricanes may become stronger and more frequent.

How many hurricanes do you predict will occur in Jamaica between the years 2020 and 2039? Explain your answer.

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The students are discussing the effects of climate change on the environment. Use their comments to answer questions 6 and 7.

Which of the students has NOT stated an effect of climate change?

• Winston

• Gabrielle

• Lloyd

• Teddy

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Teddy's point that glaciers are melting has been linked to rising sea levels across the planet.

Give ONE reason why rising sea levels is a problem for the environment.

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Lloyd is keen to do all he can to reduce climate change. He has decided to set himself some targets to reduce his own carbon emissions.

Will Lloyd reduce his carbon emissions if he walks to school?

• Yes

• No

Will Lloyd reduce his carbon emissions if he buys second-hand items?

• Yes

• No

Will Lloyd reduce his carbon emissions if he uses more water?

• Yes

• No