About this Study Set
This study set covers Climate Change through
20 practice questions.
Learn the basics about climate change, what causes it, and its real-world effects. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Understanding Our Changing Climate study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What is the main gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the planet to warm?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Nitrogen
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C
Carbon Dioxide
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D
Hydrogen
2
Which human activity is a major contributor to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
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A
Planting trees
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B
Recycling paper
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C
Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil
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D
Drinking water
3
What is the term for the long-term shift in weather patterns on Earth?
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A
Daily weather
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B
Seasonal changes
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C
Climate change
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D
A storm
4
When the Earth's average temperature rises, what is this phenomenon commonly called?
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A
Global cooling
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B
Global warming
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C
Local weather
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D
Ocean currents
5
What is one noticeable effect of climate change on polar regions?
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A
Ice sheets are growing thicker
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B
Sea ice is melting
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C
Penguins are migrating north
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D
The North Pole is freezing solid
6
Which of these is a greenhouse gas that can be released from livestock and landfills?
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A
Helium
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B
Methane
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C
Argon
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D
Neon
7
How does deforestation (cutting down forests) contribute to climate change?
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A
Forests absorb more carbon dioxide when cut down
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B
Trees release more oxygen when they are cut down
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C
There are fewer trees to absorb carbon dioxide from the air
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D
Deforestation makes the Earth colder
8
What is happening to sea levels as the Earth warms?
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A
They are staying the same
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B
They are falling
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C
They are rising
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D
They are freezing
9
Which of these animals is particularly vulnerable to changes in sea ice due to global warming?
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A
Kangaroo
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B
Lion
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C
Polar bear
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D
Elephant
10
What is an example of a renewable energy source that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
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A
Coal power
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B
Natural gas
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C
Solar power
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D
Oil
11
When a lot of ice melts from glaciers and ice sheets, what can happen to rivers?
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A
They dry up
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B
They might flood more easily
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C
They freeze over completely
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D
They become narrower
12
What is one way individuals can help reduce their carbon footprint?
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A
Driving a bigger car
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B
Using more electricity
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C
Walking or cycling instead of driving
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D
Wasting food
13
Increased heat from climate change can lead to more of what type of extreme weather event?
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A
Snowstorms
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B
Droughts and heatwaves
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C
Fog
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D
Gentle rain
14
What does the term 'fossil fuels' refer to?
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A
Rocks from the moon
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B
Ancient plant and animal remains that produce energy when burned
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C
New types of plastic
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D
Renewable energy sources
15
How does planting trees help combat climate change?
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A
Trees produce more carbon dioxide
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B
Trees don't have any effect on climate
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C
Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
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D
Trees release heat
16
What is the name for the gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide and methane?
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A
Cleaning gases
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B
Cooling gases
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C
Greenhouse gases
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D
Exhaust gases
17
When ocean water warms up, it can take up more space. What effect does this have on sea levels?
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A
It makes sea levels fall
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B
It makes sea levels rise
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C
It has no effect on sea levels
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D
It makes sea levels freeze
18
Which of these is a source of energy that does NOT release greenhouse gases?
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A
Burning wood
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B
Wind power
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C
Burning petrol
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D
Burning coal
19
What can happen to coral reefs when ocean water gets too warm?
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A
They grow bigger and stronger
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B
They turn bright blue
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C
They turn white and can die
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D
They become more colourful
20
What is the primary source of the extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that is causing climate change?
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A
Volcanoes erupting
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B
Ocean evaporation
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C
Human activities like burning fossil fuels
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D
Plant respiration
