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Soils and climate change
Soil influences on climate
Climate impacts on soil
Soils and climate - Quiz

Soils and climate - Quiz

Answer each question below, then choose Check answers to see your score. You can reveal the correct responses after marking.

1 Is climate change something new?

Yes, it's all because of human activity No, climates have varied widely in the past Yes, the climate is warming up fast No, the climate is cooling down slowly

2 What is short-wave solar radiation?

A quick way to say hello to your friends! Rays of energy from the sun reaching earth A great new digital radio station Rays of energy reflected from earth to space

3 Why is CO2 a 'Greenhouse Gas'?

Because we breathe it out! It is used by fire extinguishers It traps radiation in the atmosphere It traps energy in green leaves

4 How is coal linked to soil?

Coal comes from just underneath the soil Because coal deposits were once peat soils Coal comes from dinosaur droppings Coal is not linked to soil

5 How do cows affect the 'Greenhouse Effect'?

They fart methane the whole time! Moo Moo Moo! Cows are part of the complex soil ecosystem They eat grass and other green cereals

6 Apart from cows! Where else does methane come from?

Bogs, marshes, rice fields and wetlands Tropical rainforest trees Rapid flowing water Moo Moo Moo

7 How does climate change affect agriculture?

There will be less land as the population increases Changes in rain and temperature affect crop growth Farmers will need to drink more water It doesn't affect agriculture

8 How will climate change affect the water cycle?

There will be far more water on the earth There will be far less water on the earth Water availability patterns will vary There will be no change

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