Causes
Oil and Coal are examples of what
Fossil Fuels
What are some populations of people that are most affected by climate change?
children, the elderly, people with preexisting health conditions, outdoor workers, people of color, and people with low income
List 3 ways you can personally decrease your carbon footprint (decrease your carbon emissions)
-cycle more- -take public transportation-eat less meat- minimize waste- avoid fast fashion-minimize single use plastics- minimize electricity use (unplug electronics when they are not in use)-recycle-
The issue is not that the earth is getting warmer. The issue is the _____ in which it is happening.
Speed
Scientists say that there's a 95% chance that _______ is the cause of Climate Change
Name one example of marine life that is affected by the acidification of oceans. (More CO2 in oceans cause the pH to rise)
Coral, mussels, clams, urchins and starfish, zooplankton, jellyfish, fish, plants and algae,
Acidic waters from CO2 seeps can dissolve shells and skeletons and also making it difficult to grow.
Acidification may limit coral growth by coursing pre-existing coral skeletons while slowing down the growth of new ones.
Many species of marine life are sensitive to pH fluctuations and the acidification of oceans can disrupt their daily functions and cause disease and death.
What is an action some counties took to decrease carbon emissions from cars?
Made public transportation free
The time period when CO2 emissions spiked and continued rising
The Industrial Revolution?
or
1950's
Include but not limited to:
Generating power-Cutting down forests-Using transportation-producing food-consuming too much-powering buildings
This occurs when the temperature of the ocean increases and causes stress to the algae surrounding coral leaving it vulnerable to disease and eventually death.
Coral Bleaching
What is a country mentioned in the video that has successfully pushed forward with massive renewable energy projects?
India
Morocco
Gambia
These countries have taken advantage of their natural resources to foster renewable energy and are world leaders in harnessing the power of the sun. Morocco and India and Gambia are home to the largest solar power plants in the world.
How much has sea levels increased in the past 100 years?
1) 7 inches. 2) 5 inches 3) 2 inches. 4)16 inches
On average, global sea level has risen about seven inches in the last 100 years. By 2100, sea level is expected to increase by another 1.5 to 3 feet, resulting in stronger and more frequent storm surges.
What are the top 2 most overly produced gasses that contribute to climate change
CO2 and Methane
List 3 climate related outcomes of climate change.
(How is the earth reacting to climate change?)
answers include but are not limited to:
-hurricanes -droughts-rising sea levels-flooding-extreme/unpresidented temperatures-changes in rainfall- heatwaves-oceans are warming and becoming more acidic-melting ice caps
Describe the Paris Accord
In 2016, 175 world leaders and the European Union signed an agreement called the "Paris Agreement" where they pledged to cap temperatures rising 1.5 degrees or a maximum of 2 by the year 2100. So countries set their own targets for how much CO2 emissions they emit.
If change isn't made, entire coastal cities and island nations could be under water in how many years?
80 years
Describe the Greenhouse Effect
The Greenhouse Effect occurs when large amounts of gasses such as CO2 and Methane are released into the air, so when sunlight reaches earth's atmosphere, heat gets trapped causing the earth's temperature to rise.
List 5 effects of climate change that effect living things on earth.
What happens to the people and animals?
answers include but are not limited to:
-food shortages-water shortages-displacement- endangerment and extinction of animal and plant species- increase in disease- contributes to negative mental health status-poverty- stress to ecosystems
What are 2 things you can do to apply pressure to the U.S. and/or world governments to create and enforce greener policies?
answers include but are not limited to:
-petition
-educate
-protest
-visit city hall and speak to council members
What is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States?
1) Farming, logging, and maufacturing
2) Heating and cooling buildings
3)Producing electricity
4)Using transportation
3) Producing electricity.
Electricity production generates the largest share of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. About 66 percent of our nation's electricity comes from burning fossil fuels, mostly coal and natural gas.