Summer 2 - Geography - Lesson 1

What is one of the main causes of climate change?

• Planting more trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Drinking more water

• Using bicycles

Which gas is most commonly linked to climate change?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

How do cars and lorries contribute to climate change?

• By cleaning the air

• By producing carbon dioxide when they burn petrol or diesel

• By making roads smoother

• By helping plants grow

Why does cutting down forests (deforestation) contribute to climate change?

• Trees make the air colder

• Trees absorb carbon dioxide, so fewer trees means more carbon dioxide in the air

• Trees make it rain more

• Trees use up too much water

How does trade between countries affect climate change?

• It makes countries closer together

• Goods are often transported long distances, which uses fuel and creates carbon dioxide

• It helps people make friends

• It reduces pollution

What happens when more carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere?

• The Earth cools down

• The Earth warms up

• The air becomes cleaner

• It rains less

What is one way people can help reduce climate change?

• Use more plastic bags

• Walk or cycle instead of using cars for short journeys

• Leave lights on all day

• Burn more coal