Lesson T10.1.3

T10.1.3 Human carbon dioxide and climate change Quiz: KS3 Chemistry, Unit 10

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The 20 questions

  1. Which greenhouse gas is mainly increased by human activity?

    • Oxygen
    • Nitrogen
    • Carbon dioxide
    • Argon
  2. Which human activity releases large amounts of carbon dioxide?

    • Using solar panels
    • Burning fossil fuels
    • Recycling metal
    • Planting trees
  3. What is the primary effect of increased greenhouse gases on Earth?

    • Tectonic stability
    • Global cooling
    • Global warming
    • Ozone repair
  4. Which human action reduces carbon dioxide removal from the air?

    • Deforestation
    • Afforestation
    • Crop rotation
    • Composting waste
  5. Which energy source produces very little carbon dioxide?

    • Gas power
    • Wind power
    • Oil generators
    • Coal power
  6. Which gas is also a greenhouse gas produced by human activity from farming and landfill?

    • Nitrogen
    • Methane
    • Argon
    • Helium
  7. What is a major consequence of rising global temperatures on oceans?

    • Sea level rise
    • Sea level drop
    • Increased salinity
    • Water contraction
  8. How do greenhouse gases warm the atmosphere?

    • Creating friction
    • Blocking sunlight
    • Cooling the surface
    • Trapping heat
  9. Which greenhouse gas is primarily linked to recent global temperature rises?

    • Nitrogen
    • Carbon dioxide
    • Oxygen
    • Argon
  10. What is the largest human source of carbon dioxide emissions?

    • Plant respiration
    • Animal breathing
    • Electricity generation
    • Volcanic eruptions
  11. Which home improvement reduces fuel use for heating?

    • Loft insulation
    • Metal doors
    • Single glazing
    • Removing radiators
  12. What major ecological effect can global warming have on wildlife?

    • Habitat shifts
    • Increased oxygen
    • More heavy soil
    • Lower sea levels
  13. What is the primary function of the natural greenhouse effect?

    • Keeping Earth warm
    • Creating oxygen
    • Cooling the planet
    • Blocking UV rays
  14. Which action would most effectively reduce the rate of climate change?

    • Burning fewer fuels
    • Using more plastic
    • Increasing coal mining
    • Clearing more forests
  15. Which gas is released by burning fossil fuels and causes global warming?

    • Argon gas
    • Nitrogen gas
    • Oxygen gas
    • Carbon dioxide
  16. How do tiny amounts of carbon dioxide significantly impact the climate?

    • They create rain
    • They trap heat
    • They destroy ozone
    • They reflect light
  17. Which activity helps absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

    • Paving over grass
    • Mining for coal
    • Burning dry wood
    • Planting new trees
  18. What evidence shows human activity has increased atmospheric carbon dioxide?

    • Decreasing air pressure
    • Rising industrial data
    • Constant ice volumes
    • Falling global tides
  19. What phrase best describes the process of global warming?

    • Expanding ice sheets
    • Decreasing solar power
    • Rising Earth temperature
    • Cooling ocean currents
  20. Which domestic habit helps to slow down the rate of climate change?

    • Leaving lights on
    • Walking short distances
    • Boiling extra water
    • Using electric ovens

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