Climate Change I
What gas, made from burning oil and coal, warms the Earth?
carbon dioxide
Rising temperatures cause this problem for places near the ocean.
sea level rise
This clean energy comes from the wind.
wind power
This term means the Earth is getting warmer because of human actions.
global warming
Raising this type of animal produces a lot of methane gas.
cows
Warmer temperatures lead to more of these dangerous storms
hurricanes
Planting these helps take in CO2 and fight climate change.
trees
This process traps heat in the atmosphere.
greenhouse effect
Cutting down trees reduces this natural process that cleans the air.
What is making oxygen?
In this area, melting ice are causing raises in sea levels
Arctic
These products are used to kill pests and cause water pollution
pesticides
This means cutting down trees for farming or building.
deforestation
This type of energy comes from fossil fuels and contributes to climate change.
What is fossil fuel energy?
This important forest helps clean the air and is at risk due to climate change.
Amazon rainforest
Using fewer resources and cutting down on waste is called...
sustainability
This term refers to lack of water and rain
draught
This phenomenon occurs when temperatures rise consistently
heat wave
Coral reefs in the the oceans are in danger because of this phenomenon.
acidification
These cars run on electricity and help reduce pollution.
electric vehicles
This term refers to how plants and animals change to survive in a warming world.
What is adaptation?