The Arctic: Melting Sea Ice and Climate Change
It is important for you to know the impact that our actions have on our world. Now that you have watched the two videos tell me about the impact of climate change and how you can make a difference.
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1. Greenhouse gasses can help our Earth by trapping heat to keep us warm enough to live.
Please Select
True
False
2. An example of a greenhouse gas is
water
carbon dioxide
oxygen
3. We are increasing greenhouse gasses by burning fossil fuels.
True
False
4. Check all the examples of fossil fuels.
coal
solar power
gas
oil
wind energy
5. Global temperatures are
staying the same
falling
rising
6. This causes the Arctic sea ice to
7. Since 1979 the total Arctic sea ice area has
stayed the same
decreased
increased
8. How do you think reducing the amount of sea ice could further change the climate?
make the climate cooler
make the climate warmer
9. What are three ways the Arctic is affected by increasing temperatures?
10. What are three other signs that the planet is getting warmer?
11. Check all the problems that could occur
More powerful storms
More flooding, droughts and heat waves
Spread of certain diseases
More wild fires
Food and water shortages
Ecosystems such as coral reefs and the Arctic can be endangered
Plants and animals could become extinct
12. Check all the ways that can help decrease the amount of greenhouse gas we produce.
Create electricity from clean sources such as solar and wind energy
Drive less by using public transportation, bicycles and walking
Choose cars which use less gas
Use less energy by turning off lights, heat and appliances when they are not in use
Reduce, reuse, recycle
13. Describe the ways that you will help stop climate change.
14. How did you like learning about climate change using the computer?
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