Science of Climate Change
What gas is the biggest contributor to global warming?
Carbon Dioxide
Melting glaciers contribute to this major global problem.
Sea Level Rise
What can governments do to help stop climate change?
Make laws or rules to reduce pollution
What type of disaster occurs when prolonged high temperatures dry out the land?
Drought
What is the largest source of human-produced carbon emissions?
Burning Fossil Fuels
What do greenhouse gases do in the atmosphere?
They trap heat and warm the planet.
Droughts and crop failures caused by climate change can lead to this global issue.
Food Insecurity
Which country currently emits the most greenhouse gases?
China
What kind of storm forms over warm ocean water?
Hurricane or Cyclone
What is the main gas produced by livestock, especially cows?
Methane
True or False: Volcanoes release more CO₂ than human activity.
False
How does climate change affect animals around the world?
It destroys habitats and makes it harder for animals to survive.
Which group of countries are often hit hardest despite contributing the least to emissions?
Developing or low-income countries
What is the connection between wildfires and climate change?
Hotter, drier conditions make fires more frequent and severe.
The fashion industry contributes to pollution through what process?
Fast Fashion
What term describes a long-term change in temperature and weather patterns?
Climate Change
Climate change is causing coral reefs to die off in a process called what?
Coral Bleaching
What type of energy companies are most responsible for fossil fuel use?
Oil and Gas companies
This extreme weather event causes both flooding and landslides in many parts of Asia.
Monsoon
The term “carbon footprint” measures what?
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, company, or activity
Where does almost all the energy that drives Earth’s climate system come from?
The Sun
Why are developing countries more vulnerable to climate change?
They have fewer resources to adapt and recover from disasters.
What do people mean by “green jobs”?
Jobs that help the planet, like working in clean energy or recycling.
Which U.S. state faces the most wildfires linked to drought and heat?
California
What type of human development increases carbon emissions through transportation and energy use?
Urbanization