Sustainability and Climate Worksheet (Digitized)

What does “sustainability” mean?

• Using resources as fast as possible

• Using resources in a way that meets today’s needs without harming the future

• Stopping all resource use

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

What is the main cause of climate change today?

• Natural changes in the sun

• Human activities that release greenhouse gases

• The movement of tectonic plates

Which gas traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

What is one effect of climate change?

• Cooler summers

• Melting ice caps and rising sea levels

• Stronger gravity

What is an urban heat island?

• A small island made of sand

• A city area that is warmer than nearby rural areas

• A tropical island with lots of buildings

Which surfaces trap the most heat in cities?

• Grass and soil

• Asphalt and concrete

• Rivers and ponds

Which of these can help reduce the urban heat island effect?

• Planting trees and green roofs

• Building more parking lots

• Using darker building materials

Most of Earth’s freshwater is stored in:

• Rivers

• Ice caps and glaciers

• The atmosphere

Which human activity uses the most freshwater worldwide?

• Drinking

• Industry

• Agriculture