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Question 1

What are the two causes of global Warming

Answer 1

The burning of fossil fuels by humans increases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Some scientists believe that the rise in temperature is natural and that the climate has always been in a state of change

Question 2

What are the 4 effects of global warming

Answer 2

Ice melts - habitats lost - species decline

Droughts - famine

Immense rain - floods - house loss

Extreme weather - house loss - life loss

Animals dies out - loss of certain medication

Question 3

What can we do to solve global warming individually

Answer 3

Turn off lights
Ride bikes instead of cars
Support charities
LOBBY THE GOVERNMENT 
raise awareness

Question 4

What can governments and organisations do to solve global warming

Answer 4

set laws to limit carbon dioxide emissions by factories

Work together to reduce energy usage

Question 5

What can scientists do to solve global warming

Answer 5

Research into the causes and consequences of global warming to raise awareness of the drastic effects it has on our planet

Question 6

What is pollution

Answer 6

The contamination of the environment which damages and spoils the world the majority of pollution is caused by waste

Question 7

What does waste do to cause pollution

Answer 7

It takes up space
Spreads disease
Releases dangerous chemicals
Ruins animal habitats

Question 8

What does land or soil pollution lead to

Answer 8

Poor plant growth

Threatens animal habitats

Question 9

What does air pollution lead to

Answer 9

Acid rain

Question 10

What does water pollution lead to

Answer 10

Contaminated rivers lakes oceans and reservoirs

Bad water quality for us to drink and animals to live in

Question 11

Give one example for each type of pollution :

• air
• waste
• water
• land

Answer 11

1) carbon dioxide
2) new technology like computers
3) sewage
4) pesticides