Learning Experiences

Misconceptions about Climate Change

There are more and more stories about climate change in the news every day. But how much do you know about the science behind the headlines?

Learning Intention:

1.   Research questions 1 and 2, including any unknown words.   

2.   Confirm your answers by visiting at least three different sources. Make sure you list your sources. 

3.   Record your answers in your Inquiry book

Top of Form

1. The greenhouse effect is caused by… 
a) Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing solar radiation
b) Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing radiation from the Earth's surface, and preventing much of it escaping into space
c) Too much heat in the atmosphere
d) Too much sunshine reaching Earth

2. Which of these natural events affect the climate?
a) Thawing permafrost
b) The path of the Earth around the sun
c) Volcanic eruptions
d) All of the above