Climate change practice 1

Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th Century, the planet’s ___________ has increased by around one degree.

There are a lot of different environmental changes that are happening as a ________ of climate change.

In developing countries, however, there is still a greater __________ on industries that create greenhouse gases.

Droughts and storms become more frequent and _____________.

Some countries, including the UK, have committed to ___________________ and finding alternative energy sources.

Low-lying settlements and _____________ could be lost due to rising sea levels.

One way to help reducing emissions is supporting the manufacture and purchase of _____________.

Without global warming slowing down, experts have predicted there are some very ________________ for our planet.

This kind of greenhouse gas is used in rocket fuel, racing cars, hospitals and dentist surgeries and also found in agricultural fertilisers.

A key ____________ factor is the creation of greenhouse gases caused by human activities.

Climate change is a term used by experts when describing the way that both __________ systems are changing as a result of mankind’s industrial activity across the world.

Greenhouse gases that get released into the __________ prevent heat from escaping the Earth.

One way to reduce emissions is building wind farms, solar farms and other means of creating electricity from _______________.

Up to 30% of the Earth’s ________ could become extinct.

One way to help reducing emissions is committing to phasing out the __________ of petrol and diesel powered transport.

This kind of greenhouse gas is created through the burning of substances containing carbon, such as fossil fuels.

Experts believe that humans are the _________ why the world’s climate and weather are changing.

This kind of greenhouse gas is produced by cattle, chickens and pigs. As the global population increases, the more of these creatures are farmed and the more gas they produce.

Up to 90% of the ocean’s __________ will become lifeless.