Climate Change I
What gas, made from burning oil and coal, warms the Earth?
carbon dioxide
Rising temperatures cause this problem for places near the ocean.
sea level rise
This clean energy comes from the wind.
wind power
This term means the Earth is getting warmer because of human actions.
global warming
Raising this type of animal produces a lot of methane gas.
cows
Warmer temperatures can lead to what effect in the weather?
Planting these helps take in CO2 and fight climate change.
trees
This process traps heat in the atmosphere.
greenhouse effect
How does deforestation and other forms of cutting down trees affect the atmosphere?
Less oxygen produced
In this area, melting ice are causing raises in sea levels
Arctic
These products are used to kill pests and cause water pollution
pesticides
This means cutting down trees for farming or building.
deforestation
Main energy source used by people in the last 200 years that contributes to an increased greenhouse effect
Fossil fuels
What is the name of the largest forest in the world that helps clean the air and is at risk due to climate change?
Amazon rainforest
Using fewer resources and cutting down on waste is called...
sustainability
This term refers to lack of water and rain
drought
Describe the trend in temperature around the world
Increased average global temperature
Coral reefs in the the oceans are in danger because of this phenomenon.
ocean acidification/increased pH levels
Type of transport that does not use fossil fuels. They are becoming increasingly more popular.
electric vehicles
What is the term used to describe the average weather over a long period of time?
Climate