Climate Change
Global warming occurs due to emissions of what into the atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases
This type of pollution is caused by substances. or forms of energy in the air that alter its natural qualities and causes damage
Air pollution
True or False: water absorbs and releases heat slowly
True
True of False: weather phenomena will become less extreme with climate change
False
Define acid rain
Rain that occurs when certain pollutant gases react with water
What water property states that water circulates inside living beings
Liquid water flows
How may climate change effect living beings?
Risk of extinction
True or False: air pollution is a direct cause in global warming
True
What is it called when water molecules attract to one another and have a tendency to stay bonded
Surface tension
Name three ways individual people can take action against climate change
Turning off lights, recycling, using public transportation
Define water pollution
The contamination of water bodies, with a negative impact on their uses
What atoms make up water
Two hydrogen and One oxygen
Name three environmental effects due to global warming
Glaciers will retreat, sea levels rise, soil moisture decreases, longer heatwaves
What are the main causes of water pollution?
Unregulated dumping of waste, oil spills, hot water discharge, excess pesticides
True or False: water does not allow light to pass through it
False