Technology and Climate Change
What is one of scientists' technological solutions to climate change?
A machine used to remove CO2 from the air
or
Using Direct Air Capture Technology (DAC) and storing captured CO2 in the ground or reusing it for something else.
What happens to ocean water levels when ice sheets melt on land?
they rise
What is the greenhouse effect?
When heat gets trapped inside the Earth's surface from the Sun's rays.
What if everyone in the world planted a tree right now?
There are 7.64 billion people in the world, so in about 5 years the effects would be astronomical. The amount of CO2 in our atmosphere would decrease significantly and the wildlife population would go back up as they receive more homes.
What can YOU do to help the environment?
compost, cut single-use plastics, shop organic/local, plant pollinator-friendly flowers, cut down shower time by 1 minute, raise awareness, walk/bike instead of drive, use public transit, or donate to environmental organizations
What is one way technology hurts the environment?
By emitting greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere
or
By burning fossil fuels in the process of making them
What is a greenhouse gas?
A gas in Earth's atmosphere that traps heat when emitted in large amounts.
What is climate change?
A long-term change in Earth's average weather patterns.
There would be a chain reaction and everything would die.
Where are the most CO2 emissions from?
China - US is 2nd
Why is it good to find a solution to climate change using technology?
We have advanced our knowledge in technology in recent years, so we can have advanced and effective solutions to climate change using this knowledge.
What are climate zones determined by?
Latitude
True or False- the Sun causes Global Warming
False- the greenhouse gas emissions are what is causing Global Warming.
What if there were no emissions to start with?
there would be no global warming!
What causes more methane emissions- cow burps or cow farts?
Cow burps produce more methane than their farts.
How is technology benefitting the environment right now?
People are using social media to spread awareness about this big issue and without it, most people would be in the dark.
Are greenhouse gasses bad?
No, the gasses themselves are not "bad". They are only causing problems because they are rising into our atmosphere in large amounts and causing problems.
How does climate change work?
Greenhouse gasses emitted from Earth's surface are slowly eating away at the ozone layer in our atmosphere, allowing more heat to enter.
What if we did not do anything to help the environment?
Earth would overheat, animals would go extinct, and we would die from a chain reaction of other plants and animals dying.
What is the largest contributer to CO2 emissions?
Electricity and heat production - livestock is second largest by 1%
True or False - Technology has hurt more than it has helped
TRUE! Think about what the world was like when we had no technological advancements. Earth was green, luscious, and thriving. Ever since we started burning fossil fuels, things have gone downhill.
When did climate change become a major issue?
around 1830
What is the difference between climate change and Global Warming?
Global Warming is reffering to the long-term heating of our planet, while Climate Change includes Global Warming but talks about a larger scale of climital changes.
What if we stopped all emissions right now?
The Earth would continue heating for the next 10 years with no changes due to all of the gasses still trapped in the atmosphere and ocean.
How is the average temperature of the Earth determined?