Global warming is real. Since records began in 1880, the average temperature has risen by how many degrees?, 0.8o Celsius, 1.8o Celsius, 2.8o Celsius, 3.8o Celsius, As the planet warms up, we'll see some worrying events. Which of the following will happen?, The Arctic will lose its ice, The sea-levels will rise, There will be more extreme weather, All of the above, Global warming is caused by gasses such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, and methane. What do we call these?, Garden shed gasses, General gasses, Greenhouse gasses, Ghostly gasses, The “Paris Agreement” is an attempt to force countries to cut their carbon dioxide emissions. Three countries chose not to be included: Syria, Nicaragua and which other?, Italy, The United States of America, Germany, The United Kingdom, Larger countries produce the most CO2, but not necessarily the most per person. How much CO2 does each person in the UK on average emit per year?, 6.5 kg, 65 kg, 650 kg, 6.5 tonnes, Industry is often blamed for climate change. Which sector emits the largest proportion of greenhouse gas?, Energy production, Food production, Transport, Manufacturing, Between 1900 and 1990, sea-levels rose by 1.5 mm each year due to global warming. How fast are sea-levels rising now?, They are not rising anymore, They are rising by 2 mm per year, They are rising by 3.4 mm per year, They are rising by 4.8 mm per year, What can you do to help fight climate change?, Turn down the temperature on your central heating, Insulate your home, Use energy-efficient appliances, All of the above

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