Climate change
This topic deals with its causes, symptoms and consequences for nature and people
Climate change – what is it?
Watch the video below and then get to grips with the statements underneath:
Statements
A change in climate is short term, takes place in one location and can change any time
Correct answer: False
Climate change means a measurable change in climate over a long period of time
Correct answer: True
Global warming is often used as a synonym for climate change
Correct answer: True
The climate can change due to human influences
Correct answer: True
In the last century the temperature of the Earth has consistently fallen and extreme weather events have decreased in frequency
Correct answer: False
The climate only changes due to natural factors
Correct answer: False
Sunshine, volcanic eruptions and „El Niño“ have an influence on climate change
Correct answer: True
The natural greenhouse effect is essential for our existance on planet Earth as it provides a constant climate
Correct answer: True
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is stable, it is neither increasing nor decreasing
Correct answer: False
People are increasingly influencing these natural processes, for example by releasing greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels
Correct answer: True