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Alternative Energy sources
Solar, Wind, Geothermal and Tidal Power
This refers to the overall warming of Earth’s temperature
Global Warming
Carry massive amounts of fresh water and sediments from the land to the ocean
Melting Glaciers
Prediction about Earth’s global temperature in the near future
Temperature will rise several more degrees
91% of all greenhouse gases emitted by human activities come from
Burning Fossil Fuels
A specially vulnerable city in matter of rising sea levels
New Orleans
Work together to find solutions to reduce the extent of climate change and human vulnerability to its effects
Scientists, Lawmakers and Engineers
1 billion tons is
A gigaton
Way scientists argue
By presenting evidence to support their claim
Name 3 cascading events of climate change
Extreme Storms, Droughts, Coral Reef Bleaching
Area that could experience colder temperatures because of disturbed ocean currents
Europe
Sea height variation every 5 years (mm)
20
Coral die off, other animals lose habitat, animals move to other areas
% of Earth's surface covered with water
71
Cause heat waves and droughts
Disruptions in precipitation patterns
Threatens homes, business and lives / have devastating effects on coastal areas.
Rising Sea Levels
Cascading Effects
An unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in a system, on Earth’s organisms.
Glaciers
Huge areas of ice in mountain regions
Alternative Energy
Also known as clean energy sources that do not come from fossil fuels
The Paris Climate Agreement
This outline long-term goals and legislations to unite the world in mitigating climate change