Climate Change
What happens to the ocean when ice caps melt?
The ocean level rises.
What type of technology do we use for transportation contributes to Global Warming?
Cars
True or False: Cutting down trees effects global warming
True
What do the three R's stand for when talking about Global Warming?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is it called when a place gets little to no rainfall for prolonged periods of time?
Drought
How many degrees has the earth warmed in the last 100 years?
2 degrees
What type of energy has helped slow down Global Warming?
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Which animal releases methane gas when it farts?
Cows
What two things can we do at home to help prevent climate change?
Use less water
Use less electricity
What country contributes most to climate change?
China
How has weather been impacted by climate change?
It has gotten warmer.
How do factories enhance Global Warming?
By constant mass production.
Name a natural disaster that happens because of Global Warming.
Wildfires, droughts, storms
Instead of driving ourselves, what could we do that will help prevent climate change?
Public Transportation
Walk
Bike
Name one natural cause for Climate Change.
Volcanic Eruptions
Solar Radiation
Tectonic Plate shifts
What is the biggest contributor to climate change?
Fossil Fuels
Name one natural cause for Climate Change.
Volcanic Eruptions
Solar Radiation
Tectonic Plate Shifts
What can happen to some animal species if we don't stop Global Warming from getting worse?
Extinction
What is a natural way of helping prevent Global Warming?
Planting Trees
What is a carbon footprint?
The amount of gas emissions left behind by human activity.
What is the greenhouse effect?
The process when gases are trapped in the atmosphere by the sun's warmth.
Does Technology help or hurt climate change?
It does both.
What is one of the three gases that contribute to Global Warming?
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
What can we do with food to help prevent climate change?
Throw away less food.
What do trees do to help prevent Global Warming?
Absorb carbon Dioxide