Pub Quiz

Without the Beeror crisps!!! Sorry!

Round 1 – The natural causes of climate change

1. Climate refers to the ________weather experienced over a long period. (1)

2. Without the greenhouse effect ________ would not exist. (1)

3. ________ _________ in the atmosphere trap some of the suns heat in. (2)

4. List any 4 of the 6 natural causes of climate change. (3)

5. What greenhouse gas contributes most to global warming and by how much? (1)

6. Which of the greenhouse gases stays in the atmosphere the longest?(1)

Round 2 – The enhanced greenhouse effect (the human causes)

1. ______ is present in all living things. (1)2. By how much does generating electricity

account for in the total greenhouse gas emissions?(1)

3. By what year is the amount of greenhouse gases expected to double?(1)

4. What gas does landfill sites/dumps (waste) give off?(1)

5. List any 4 of the other 5 human causes of climate change.(4)

6. Name two things that give off Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).(2)

Round 1 – The natural causes of climate change

1. Climate refers to the average weather experienced over a long period.

2. Without the greenhouse effect life would not exist.3. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of

the suns heat in.4. List any of the 6 natural causes of climate change.

Volcanic activity, Changes in the Earths orbit, Ocean currents, The changing surface of the earth, living organisms, changing output of solar radiation.

5. What greenhouse gas contributes most to global warming and by how much? Carbon dioxide 72%

6. Which of the greenhouse gases stays in the atmosphere the longest? CFCs

Round 3 – Evidence for Climate Change

Use resource 1 to answer question 1-3Scientific1. What is this graph called? (1)2. By how much has carbon dioxide concentrate risen from 1960

to 2008? (1)In what decade has there been the biggest increase? (1)

3. Where else is there scientific evidence from on climate change?(1)

Physical4. Name a mountain range in Asia where there is evidence of

glacier retreat? (1)5. By what percent is permanent ice cover in the Arctic

contracting at each decade?(1)Use resource 2 to answer question 6

6. List any four effects of extreme weather events shown in resource 2. (4)

Round 2 – The enhanced greenhouse effect (the human causes)

1. Carbon is present in all living things.2. By how much does generating electricity account for in

the total greenhouse gas emissions?1/33. By what year is the amount of greenhouse gases

expected to double? 20504. What gas does landfill sites/dumps (waste) give off?

Methane5. List any 4 of the other 5 human causes of climate change.

Buildings, Industry, Transportation, Deforestation, Farming

6. Name two things that give off Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).Aerosols, foam packaging, refrigerators, air conditioning

Round 3 – Evidence for Climate Change

Round 4 – What are the effects of climate change

on MEDCs and LEDCs ( using examples) 1. List any 2 advantages of climate change to the world?2. Name any 2 MEDCs that we discussed in lessons where

climate change will have a negative effect.3. Locate any 2 LEDCs that we discussed in lessons where

climate change will have a negative effect?4. What is one advantage of climate change for Iceland in

the short term?5. What is one disadvantage of climate change for Iceland in

the long run?6. What is the key term for people who do not have access

to enough fresh water?

Round 5 – Graph Analysis

Use resource 3 to answer the following questions ( You will have a timed 5 minutes for this round).

How many years between 1900 and 1965 had:1. Above average rainfall of 50mm or more? (1)2. Below average rainfall of -50 mm or less? (1)

How many years between 1965 and 2000 had:3. Above average rainfall of 50mm or more? (1)4. Below average rainfall of -50mm or less? (1)

Use resource 4 to answer 5 and 65. What is Tokyo’s highest annual temperature and what year did it

occur? (2)6. What is Paris lowest annual temperature and what year did it

occur? (2)7. Suggest any two reason why the average annual temperature in

Tokyo is higher than New York? (2)

Round 4 – What are the effects of climate change

on MEDCs and LEDCs ( using examples) 1. List any 2 advantages of climate change to the world?

Increase in cereal production, Less energy spent in previously colder climates, nicer weather in UK, ( anyting else relevent)

2. Name any 2 MEDCs that we discussed in lessons where climate change will have a negative effect. US New Orleans, Florida, London in the UK, Iceland,

3. Locate any 2 LEDCs that we discussed in lessons where climate change will have a negative effect? Bangladesh, India, Mali, Ethiopia

4. What is one advantage of climate change for Iceland in the short term? Produce more hyroelectricity from the glacier melt

5. What is one disadvantage of climate change for Iceland in the long run? Tourists may not want to visit when glaciers are gone/ No hydorelectricity when glaciers have melted

6. What is the key term for people who do not have access to enough fresh water?Water stress

Round 5 – Graph Analysis

How many years between 1900 and 1965 had:1. Above average rainfall of 50mm or more? 142. Below average rainfall of -50 mm or less? 1How many years between 1965 and 2000 had:3. Above average rainfall of 50mm or more?14. Below average rainfall of -50mm or less?5

5. What is Tokyo’s highest annual temperature and what year did it occur? 16.8°C in 1977 (will except one either side of the temp and year)

6. What is Paris lowest annual temperature and what year did it occur? (2) 9.1°C in 1918 ( will except one either side of the temp and year)

7. Suggest any two reason why the average annual temperature in Tokyo is higher than New York and Paris? (2) Tokyo has less reflective buildings, less parks, less trees, more traffic, more tarmac

Round 6 – Creating a low carbon future

1. By how much did the developed countries have to reduce their emissions by 2012 as part of the Kyoto Protocal?

2. Where did the world leaders meet in December 2009 to discuss greenhouse emissions?

3. By how much has China commited to reducing its emissions to in the new agreement?

4. List any 3 of the 5 solutions to climate change that countries could undertake ( think about your table).

5. What is the name of the sustainable community in Beddington Surrey?

6. List any three things individuals could do to help reduce their carbon footprint?

Round 6 – Creating a low carbon future

1. By how much did the developed countries have to reduce their emissions by 2012 as part of the Kyoto Protocal? 5%

2. Where did the world leaders meet in December 2009 to discuss greenhouse emissions? Copenhagen

3. By how much has China commited to reducing its emissions to in the new agreement? 40%

4. List any 3 of the 5 solutions to climate change that countries could undertake ( think about your table).Carbon capture, Alternative energy use (Renewable energy or nuclear), Forest sinks, Energy conservation and efficency, Biofuels

1. What is the name of the sustainable community in Beddington Surrey? Bedzed

2. List any three things individuals could do to help reduce their carbon footprint?Recycle, don’t leave appliances on standby, car share, walk short distances, insulate homes better, use energy saving lightbulbs and appliances ( anything relevent)

Climate Change Assessment What to revise• What is the greenhouse effect?• What are the natural causes of the greenhouse effect?• What are the human (enhanced) causes of the greenhouse effect?• What is the scientific evidence for climate change? (Keeling’s

curve, polar ice cores)• What is the physical evidence for climate change? (Glacier retreat,

Arctic changes, Extreme weather conditions) Know examples!!!• What are the advantages of climate change?• What are the disadvantages of climate change?

Know examples of LEDCs and MEDCs and how they will be affected in different ways.

• How can we reduce greenhouse gases?What has/can be done at an international, national. Local and individual level?

Use your mind map that summarises the topic, your notes, your class activitiesand the websites noted in your notes