Greenhouse Effect
Climate Change
Cause and Effect
Humans and the Environment
Miscellaneous
100
The higher the concentration of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, the ______________ the temperatures
HIGHER, HOTTER
100
Identify one impact associated with climate change
100
This is a kind of cycle in which the original inputs, impacts, or effects are INCREASED
Positive Feedback Loop
100
An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) can impact the ocean chemistry on earth. The addition of CO2 in the water can lower the pH value, creating more ________ conditions
ACIDIC
100
What is the most common surname in the United States?
Smith
200
____________wavelength solar radiation passes through atmospheric gases, while __________ wavelength terrestrial heat radiation is trapped by the atmospheric greenhouse gases.
Short, Long
200
Global temperature increases is not just about the atmosphere, the oceans are warming at alarming rates as well. Identify a potential hazard related to warming oceans and increasing water temperatures
Stronger hurricanes/weather events
200
This is a kind of cycle in which the original inputs, impacts, or effects are DECREASED
Negative Feedback Loop
200
Identify one pro and one con of pesticide use in agriculture.
Pro = increase in crop production, less famine, easier access to food, pest free crops, economic benefits
Con = introduction of chemicals in water and soil, food chain disruption, creation of resistant pests, human health risks
200
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
Apollo
300
Name 2 examples of greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide
300
Sea level rise is a concerning effect of global climate change. What are the two causes of sea level rise relating to climate change?
Thermal expansion and ice melt (more water)
300
Besides global temperature increase through the greenhouse effect, identify another effect associated with air pollution in the atmosphere
Respiratory illness, poor air quality, etc.
300
Identify one pro and one con of Urbanization
Pro = easier access to resources, economic growth,
Con = Heat sinks, increase air pollution, overcrowding, habitat destruction, increase risk of water contamination,
300
What mammal has the strongest bite force?
Orca or Killer Whale
400
There are many sources of greenhouses gases. Identify 2!
Burning fossil fuels, cow farts/burps, wildfires, volcanic activity, decomposition, landfills, organism respiration, etc.
400
The Albedo Effect is the principle that applies to the reflective capabilities of snow and ice on Earth. Explain how the rising global temperatures may impact this Albedo Effect on Earth
Increasing temperatures melt more ice, resulting in more exposed darker earth surface. This absorbs more solar energy, reflects less. This in turn increases the temperatures further, melting more ice, and thus creating a positive feedback loop
400
Identify and explain a potential effect of Ocean Acidification.
Shellfish population decrease, coral bleaching, coral structures weakened, habitat destruction, less calcite/carbonate in ocean water, etc
400
Given this situation, identify a problem this homeowner could experience in the near future.
Oil entering water supply from tank leak, salt water intrusion into well water
400
What country is Angel Falls, the world’s largest waterfall, located?
Venezuela
500
This graph is showing the relationship between CO2 concentration and temperatures throughout Earth's history. How do we know what the air was like that long ago??
Air bubbles in glacial ice
500
This graph is showing the temperature values associated with CO2 concentrations. This is known as the "Hockey Stick Model". If the climate has changed due to the greenhouse effect throughout Earth's history, why are people so concerned now?
The RATE of change today is much higher!
500
The overuse of Nitrogen and Phosphorus based fertilizers can pollute water sources and result in Eutrophication. What can happen when Eutrophication occurs in bodies of water?
Algal blooms or rapid increase in aquatic plant growth can result in mass amounts of oxygen to be used up during the decomposition process. Decreased oxygen levels in water can create deadzones.
500
Human activity can disrupt the global carbon cycle. Identify one human action that can impact the carbon cycle
Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, increase wildfires, etc.
500
Where is the strongest human muscle located?
Jaw