Causes
Name 2 fossil fuels
Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas
Name 2 problems that are caused by global warming
Melting polar ice caps, Rise in sea level, Severe weather, Dirtier air, Broken ozone layer, Mass extinction
Name two sources of renewable energy
Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydropower, Biomass
What country produces the most pollution?
China
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What form of renewable energy were used to power mills back in the 18th-19th century?
Hydro energy
Name 2 of the 3 major gases that contribute to global warming
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide
What will a broken ozone layer do?
Increase solar radiation, harmful to many organisms
What renewable energy source is the most efficient?
Solar
Name 4 of the top 5 countries by oil consumption
United States, China, India, Japan, Russia
What area of water is being warmed the quickest due to global warming?
Gulf of Maine
What country produces the most geothermal energy?
United States
What company produces the most pollution?
Saudi Aramco (4.38% of global emissions)
What is the first major U.S. city that will submerge due to rising sea levels?
Miami
What is the most energy efficient light?
Compact Fluorescent Lamps