Science Quiz Teacher: Mahmoud AS

Question (1): Read through the following paragraph and fill in the boxes with the appropriate
word or words.

Scientists make predictions on the possible impacts of climate change, including impact to the

atmosphere, the hydrosphere, …………………………………… and the biosphere. Scientists collect

data from different sources including ………………………………….. and …………………………………….. .

……………………………………… are the means by which scientists predict the effects of an increase in

greenhouse gases in the future. These means are not perfect and are used only to make predictions.

Climate change is a global issue with many different aspects including political,

………………………………………….. and ………………………………………….. aspects.

[Total for Question 1 = 6 Marks]

Question (2):

(a) Ahmad records five different statements on his notebook as shown below. Determine
whether his statements are true or false.

Statement True False

1. The relationship between rising CO2 levels and global temperature is an

example on correlation
2. Wind and water powers are examples on non-renewable sources of energy

3. Deforestation is a primary cause of rising global temperature

4. By default, trees are carbon sinks

5. Antarctica was less colder 250 million years ago.

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(b) Ahmad records another statement on his notebook. Suzan says that his statement is wrong.

In the space provided, correct Ahmad’s statement.

‘The extinction of the dinosaurs was most likely because of the dust. The dinosaurs were unable to
breathe which led to their death’.

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

[Total for Question 2 = 7 Marks]

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Question (3): NASA has been observing the changes to the Pacific Ocean for 50 years. During the 50
years, El Nino was reported for 9 years, while La Nina was reported for 15 years.

(a) Explain the difference between El Nino and La Nina.

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(b) Tick the correct statement. Tick ONE box only. [1]

The temperature at the eastern equatorial Pacific ocean was hotter than normal for 9 years

The temperature at the tropical Pacific ocean was colder than normal for 15 years

El Nino and La Nina together lasted for 50 years

[Total for Question 3= 3 Marks]

Question (4):

(a) List three examples on biofuels.

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(b) List three ways to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions.

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [3]

[Total for Question 4 = 4 Marks]

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Question (5): Below are graphs showing the global changes to the surface temperature and CO2
levels.

Graph A: Global Mean Surface Temperature (1880-2000)

Graph B: Global CO2 levels (1955-1995)

(a) Which of these statements are true? Tick all correct statements.

Global surface temperature is rising

Graph A shows results that are opposite to the results shown in graph B
The relationship between graphs A and B is a casual relationship
This data can be used in climate models to make future predictions about climate
Deforestation will increase global CO2 levels
There is an accepted scientific explanation for the changes in graph A
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(b) Describe three predictions that scientists expect for the climate over the next 100 years.

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [3]

(C) The data shown in graphs A and B come from many old decades. Data on global surface
temperature comes from the years 1880-2000 while data on global CO2 levels comes from 1955-
1995.

Explain why is important to have data coming from many decades.

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

[Total for Question 5 = 7 Marks]

Question (6): Country X is a developing country that shows no support for the global fight against
climate change.

(a) Explain why country X could be reluctant about fighting climate change.

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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Suggest one way country X could use to fight climate change.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

[Total for Question 6 = 2 Marks]

Question (7): BONUS

Study the case below and answer the question that follows.

(1) You enter a room where you find two people, A and B. A is angry while B is crying and
appears to have been beaten.
(2) You ask B why he is crying. He tells that he was beaten by A.
(3) You ask A why he is angry and why does B cry. He tells you that B failed his exam.

At which stage (1, 2 or 3) could you suggest a causal link as ‘B was crying because A has beaten him’?

Ring the correct answer.

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Best Wishes and Good Luck!