Climate Vs Weather
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short term and climate is long term
what main greenhouse gas do humans produce that causes climate change?
carbon dioxide
what happens to earth's temperature when too much CO2 is in the air
it gets hotter
what can we do instead of driving everywhere
walk,bike,carpool or take public transportation
true or false, the earths climate has always stayed the same
false
if it rains tomorrow, is that weather or climate?
weather
name one human activity that adds greenhouse gases to the air
driving cars, burning fossil fuels, deforestation
how does climate change affect sea levels
sea levels rise
True or false, recycling helps reduce pollution and save energy
true
what is the hottest recorded temperature on earth
134 degrees Fahrenheit in death valley california
True or False, climate can change over time
true
what do we call the effect that traps heat in the earths atmosphere
greenhouse effect
Name one weather event that can be stronger due to climate change
hurricanes, heat waves, wildfires
name one renewable energy source
solar, wind, hydro, geothermal or nuclear
which gas takes up most of the earth's atmosphere
nitrogen (78%)
what do we call the usual weather paterns in an area over many years
climate
which fossil fuel is used the most for energy
coal
what happens to animals when their habitat changes too quickly
the may go extinct or move to new areas
what can you do at home to use less energy
teacher discretion
what part of the earth is warming the fastest
the arctic
What is one thing that can affect a regions climate
latitude, ocean currents, altitude/ mountains
what happens when trees are cut down in large numbers
more co2 because the trees are needed to absorb it
how does climate change affect farming?
it can cause droughts, floods, or unpredictable weather,
why is planting trees good for the climate
trees absorb CO2
what is the name of the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from the suns harmful rays.
the ozone layer