Causes of Climate Change (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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For approximately how long have human activities been changing the climate?
For approximately how long have human activities been changing the climate?
150 years
What happens to Earth's climate when it orbits closer to the sun?
What happens to Earth's climate when it orbits closer to the sun?
The climate becomes warmer
How do volcanic eruptions affect Earth's temperature?
How do volcanic eruptions affect Earth's temperature?
Ash reflects sun's rays, cooling Earth
How often does the sun's energy output change?
How often does the sun's energy output change?
Every 11 years
What do sunspots on the sun indicate?
What do sunspots on the sun indicate?
The sun has more energy
What gas is released when fossil fuels are burnt?
What gas is released when fossil fuels are burnt?
CO2
Which gas is produced by farming livestock?
Which gas is produced by farming livestock?
Methane
Why do rice paddies contribute to global warming?
Why do rice paddies contribute to global warming?
Flooded fields emit methane
What do plants do with CO2 from the atmosphere?
What do plants do with CO2 from the atmosphere?
Remove it and convert to organic matter
When is CO2 released during deforestation?
When is CO2 released during deforestation?
When trees are burnt as fuel
What do greenhouse gases do with outgoing heat?
What do greenhouse gases do with outgoing heat?
Absorb it so less is lost
What happens when there is too much greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?
What happens when there is too much greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?
Too much sun energy is trapped