How are
people changing
the climate?

Basics

2. What will the future be like?

Worksheet 1

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Can you answer the following questions?

1) Climate change will probably make Europe more susceptible to...

a) drought in central Europe and floods in southern Europe
b) floods in the summer and droughts in the winter in both central and southern Europe
c) floods in central Europe and drought in southern Europe
d) we will only see minor climate changes in this part of the globe

2) Which of the following effects is the least likely consequence of more frequent floods in Europe?

a) less nutrient-rich soil because of erosion
b) more moisture in the soil and therefore better harvests
c) more radioactive soil
d) growth of different crops better suited to moist conditions

3) A hotter climate may make some animal and plant life...

a) move south and down towards sea level
b) move north and up to higher altitudes
c) move, but presently we cannot say how or where
d) plants and animals are robust and will not be affected by a hotter climate

4) If climate change produces "winners and losers", it is likely that...

a) poor countries become losers and rich countries become winners
b) Europe loses and the USA wins
c) cold countries become losers and warm countries become winners
d) it is meaningless to point out "winners and losers" among countries

5) In the case of climate change, poor countries may suffer greater damage than rich ones because they...

a) cause more pollution
b) often have a wetter climate
c) are less able to adapt
d) poor countries will not suffer greater damage

6) Which of the following diseases do we expect to spread as the climate gets hotter?

a) HIV/AIDS
b) influenza ("flu")
c) tuberculosis
d) malaria

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About this page:

Authors: Ellen K. Henriksen and Camilla Schreiner - University of Oslo - Norway.
Scientific reviewer: Andreas Tjernshaugen - CICERO (Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo) - Norway - 2004-01-20
Educational reviewer: Educational reviewer: Nina Arnesen - Marienlyst school in Oslo - Norway - 2004-03-10.
Quiz programmer: Julia Heres - University of Nürnberg - Germany.
Last update: 2004-03-27.

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How are people changing the climate?

Basics

2. What will the future be like?

Worksheet 1

Can you answer the following questions?

How are
people changing
the climate?