Practice The Role of Physics in Addressing Global Challenges - 4 | Physics in Action: Technology and Society | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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4 - The Role of Physics in Addressing Global Challenges

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the greenhouse effect in one sentence?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a blanket keeps you warm.

Question 2

Easy

Name one renewable energy technology.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What converts sunlight into electricity?

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary cause of climate change?

  • Deforestation
  • Human activities like burning fossil fuels
  • Natural disasters

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which activities release the most greenhouse gases.

Question 2

True or False: The greenhouse effect is beneficial for life on Earth.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about temperature requirements for life.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If the emissions from fossil fuels were to decrease by 50%, estimate the impact on annual global temperature rise.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how emissions correlate with temperature fluctuations.

Question 2

Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the principles of the greenhouse effect using a glass jar and a lamp.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the jar acts like Earth's atmosphere.

Challenge and get performance evaluation