Causes
What are the 3 examples of fossil fuels
Coal,Gas & Oil
How much (in celsius) have our globe increased in terms of temperature
1 Degree
What happened in Jacobadad, Pakistan in 2021?
Faced one of the worst heat waves in history.
In the last century we have experienced 14/15 hottest years on record
FALSE- last TWO decades
Who is the main creator of carbon emissions
Humans
When did Climate Change start to make headlines in America?
1980s
What natural disaster increased in America in 2021?
Heat Waves
Germany generates _____ percent of electricity from renewables.
BONUS: What percent is Germany aiming for by 2050
27%
80%
What is an example of a Greenhouse Gas
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What are 2 ways climate change have effects on oceans
What happened in the Marshall Islands
There were terrible floods and storms that destroy homes.
What country is building the biggest offshore wind farm
England
What are other causes of climate change (other than carbon emissions)
Cutting Down Forests
Consuming too much (clothing, plastics, electronics)
Sea levels rising
What are life threats to Humans caused by Climate Change
Death, Toxic Atmosphere
What are the AFTER effects of the situation in Pakistan
The temperature reached 125 degrees F
- Electricity blackouts
If every American drives 10 miles less each week then it could eliminate 100 billion pounds of carbon
True
Who is the largest contributor to greenhouse gases and what percent do they produce.
According to Google....
China (Coal) is the largest contributor
14.32% of producing greenhouse gases
What are two abnormal occurrences that will be frequent if we do not reduce our carbon footprint?
Regular heatwaves
Extreme precipitation
what groups are most affected by climate change
(100 per answer)
- Women & Girls
- Developing Nations
- Future Generations
- Impoverished communities
- Indigenous Communities
- African Americans
Give three examples from the video of different technology that combat climate change.
- Mexico- Filtering Building
- Paris-- Street Tiles
- Other Cities- Smog sidewalks