Vocabulary
what is Climate Change
"Its too late to avert a climate catasrophe so we should keep burning fossil fuels"
False) theres still a small window for humanity to avoid the worst of climate change
Name 3 Greenhouse gases
CO2, Methane, Surface-level ozone, water vapor, Nitrous oxide, and Flourinated gases
How much has the sea levels risen in the past 100 years
Sea levels have risen about 6-8 inches in the past 100 years
This word refers to the heatin in the earths atmosphere
"Carbon dioxide is not a polutant"
False) while its true that plants need Carbon dioxide it can still trap heat inside of our atmosphere
what percent of greenhouse gases were CO2 in 2020
(Its more than 50%)
Carbon dioxide mades up 79% of Greenhouse gases
this word refers to a non-renewable energy source
What is Fossil Fuels
"The Earths temperature has been increasing since the 1700s"
True) since the industrial revolution the Earths temperatue has been increasing steadily
Burning Fossil Fuels, Deforestation, Agriculture, etc.
This words tells us various elements of weather
What is Climate
"Climate change is a serious issue that will only affect future generations"
False) Climate change has already affected us in many ways and will continue to affect not only the future generation but us in the present
What are some of the effects caused by Greenhouse Gases
Melting ice caps, Global warming, Extreme weather events
The most abundant Greenhouse Gas
What is Carbon dioxide
"Burning fossil fuels is a major contributor to climate change"
True) Burning fossil fuels majorly contributes to climate change, air pollution, acid rain, etc.
"Trees can absorb CO2"
True) Trees will absorb Carbon dioxide during the process Photosynthesis