natural disasters
What is causing more natural disasters?
Climate change
how many pounds of trash does an average person make a day
5 Pounds
what is the atmosphere mostly made out of
gasses
what ruins penguins habitat?
RIsing oceans
are electric cars better for the environment?
over their lifespan, yes
What was the most expensive hurricane from which to recover?
Hurricane Katrina
how many state water managers predict water shortages in the next decade
40 out of 50
what does air help us with
helps us breathe/exist
why is Antarctica melting
Global warming
why should you ride a bike instead of using a car?
releases less carbon into the aptmoshpere
how many tornados occur in an average year
1000
how many plastic water bottles are thrown away every second
1,500
what else does the atmosphere have?
water
is Antarctica a desert?
Yes.
how much water can you save by turning off the water while brushing your teeth?
4 gallons?
how fast does the wind move during a tsunami
603 mph
how much water can be lost to outdoor use
up to 50%
does the atmosphere change?
ys, as you go up
Many unique ________ live in antarctica
animals/creatures
what is the second leading cause of climate change?
Deforestation
how many earthquakes happen in a year
half a million
how long do plastic bottles take to decompose
450 years
how does air pollution affect us?
decrease food productions, as it affects plants negatively
how much has the ocean risen since 1880?
Sea level has risen 8-9 inches since 1880
What is the leading cause of climate change?
Fossil Fuels