Guess the definition
Fossil Fuels
Natural, non-renewable energy sources.
The gaseous form of water
Water vapor
The increase in _______ has led to a rise in global temperatures and climate change
Greenhouse gases
I am the process plants use to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen. What am I?
Photosynthesis
True or False: Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
True
Sea level rise
The increase in the average water level of the Earth’s oceans.
The increase in the Earths temperature due to the greenhouse effect.
Global warming
Climate change is hard to fight because of _____ in seeing results.
Time delays
I am a potent greenhouse gas, primarily released by livestock, landfills, and natural gas extraction. What am I?
Methane
True or False: Deforestation is the process of planting trees to restore lost forests.
False (Deforestation is the clearing of forests, not replanting them.)
Industrial process
Planned actions that use chemical, electrical, mechanical, or physical steps to transform raw materials into finished product.
The variety of life on Earth at all levels and the genetic diversity within species.
Biodiversity
Scientists are ______ current data to predict future climate trends.
Extrapolating
I refer to the way species are spread across different geographic areas and environments. What am I?
Species distribution
True or False: Water security refers to the availability of clean and accessible water for all people at all times.
True
Poleward shift
A strong displacement of the mid-latitude within the troposphere.
The movement of species or ecosystems to higher elevations in response to climate change or other environmental factors.
Upslope shift
Environmental scientists use __________ to predict future climate impacts and guide sustainable planning.
Complex climate models
I am the process where waves, wind, and currents remove sand and soil from a beach, often leading to a loss of shoreline. What am I
Beach erosion
True or False: Limited historical data makes it easier to predict long-term environmental changes accurately.
False (Limited historical data makes it more difficult to make accurate predictions about long-term environmental changes.)