A Better World

Are "melting ice caps" cause or result of climate change? 1) cause 2) result

What does sustainability mean? 1) using resources in a way that they will be there in the future 2) a natural fuel

Can you define deforestation? What does it mean?

What is "the introduction of toxic substances into an environment"? 1) deforestation 2) pollution

Is coal a kind of fossil fuel? 1) Yes, it is. 2) No, it isn't.

Which is the definition of global warming? 1) using heat in a way that it will be available in the future 2) a gradual increase in the earth's temperature generally due to the greenhouse effect

Dinasours are ______________species. 1) extinct 2) endangered

Which helps to protect the environment? 1) deforestation 2) to recycle bottles and cans

What do we call "long periods without rain"? 1) flooding 2) drought

What is the greenhouse effect? 1) the cutting down of trees 2) warming of Earth's surface

What defines atmosphere? 1) the air that surrounds the Earth 2) water covering an area of land that is usually dry

Are dogs endangered species?

What does landfill waste mean? 1) waste that is buried in the ground 2) recycling bottles and cans

What do greenhouse gases do? 1) They make houses green. 2) They trap energy from the sun. 3) They don't trap energy from the sun.

Are fossil fuels can be burned for energy? 1) Yes, they can be burned. 2) No, they can't be burned.

What are the causes of climate change? 1) animals and plants 2) greenhouse gases, burning of the fossil fuels