🌍 Part 1: Climate Change Knowledge Check

1. What is the main cause of climate change? (Circle the correct answer)

Natural weather patterns only

Greenhouse gases from human activities

Solar flares from the sun

Ocean currents changing direction

2. Which greenhouse gases contribute to climate change? (Check all that apply)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Methane (CH₄)

Oxygen (O₂)

Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

Water vapour (H₂O)

3. How has New Zealand's average temperature changed over the past 100 years?

Decreased by 2°C

Stayed exactly the same

Increased by approximately 1°C

Increased by 5°C

📊 Part 2: Data Investigation

4. Look at the climate data your group investigated. Describe what the data shows about climate change:

5. Fill in the blanks about climate change impacts in New Zealand:

Climate change is causing sea levels to __________ around New Zealand's coastline. This affects coastal communities and can lead to __________ erosion. Changes in rainfall patterns mean some regions may experience more __________, while others face increased __________. These changes impact our native species, agriculture, and __________ communities.

6. Based on your group's evidence, what are three key impacts of climate change?

🔬 Part 3: Scientific Evidence Analysis

7. Match the type of evidence with what it shows about climate change:

1. Ice core data

2. Temperature records

3. Satellite images

4. Sea level measurements

A. Rising ocean levels over time

B. Shrinking glaciers and ice sheets

C. Historical CO₂ levels over thousands of years

D. Global warming trends over decades

8. Why is it important for scientists to use multiple types of evidence when studying climate change?

🌱 Part 4: Taking Action

9. What actions can individuals take to help reduce climate change? (Check all that apply)

Use renewable energy sources

Drive more often instead of walking

Reduce, reuse, and recycle

Plant native trees

Use public transport or cycle

Leave lights on all the time

10. Design a poster idea to educate others about climate change. Draw your design and include a key message:

Key message for your poster:

11. How might climate change specifically affect your local community or region in New Zealand?

💭 Part 5: Reflection

12. Complete this reflection statement:

One thing I learned today about climate change is ________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

13. What questions do you still have about climate change?

14. Why is it important for young people like you to understand climate change?

Climate Change Investigation Worksheet

Climate Change Investigation Worksheet

🌍 Part 1: Climate Change Knowledge Check

📊 Part 2: Data Investigation

🔬 Part 3: Scientific Evidence Analysis

🌱 Part 4: Taking Action

💭 Part 5: Reflection

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