Greenhouse Gases
Causes of Climate Change
Alt Energy
Misc
Mrs. Dixon
100

Which greenhouse gas is most prevalent in Earth's atmosphere?

Carbon Dioxide

100

The burning of  _________  to produce electricity emits more CO2 than natural gases and oil

Coal

100

Which type of alternative energy converts waste into a renewable energy source?

Biomass

100

What is one way that we can make an immediate (quick and cheap) change in our energy consumption?

Possible answers:

-Turn off lights when not is use
-Upgrade light bulbs
-Use of public transportation (if applicable)
-Carpool

100

Where did Mrs. Dixon go to college?

Eureka College

200

Which greenhouse gas is largely associated with cattle ranches and feed lots?

Methane

200

Which cause of climate change produces the most greenhouse gas emissions?

Electricity

200

Which type of alternative energy uses the power of water to create electricity?

Hydroelectricity 

200

True or False: Potholes and bumpy roads can lead to more GHG emissions and lower fuel economy

True - badly paved roads are harder on vehicles, making them use more gasoline and output more CO2

200

Correctly spell Mrs. Dixon's first name.

Blayne

300
What is the definition of a greenhouse gas?

A gas that is found in Earth's atmosphere that traps heat, causing the Earth to warm over time.

300

Which rain forest has lost 20% of its total acres due to deforestation?

Amazon

300

What is the most common technique for harnessing geothermal energy?

Dry Steam technology

300

Why should people buy wood products that are harvested in a sustainable manner? 

Companies will replant a tree to replace the ones that were cut down to manufacture their goods

300
How many years has Mrs. Dixon been teaching?

3

400

True or false: water vapor can be considered a greenhouse gas

True - when combined with other gases it can also contribute to the warming of the atmosphere.

400

Which country emits the most greenhouse gases?

A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. United Kingdom

China, accounting for 29.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

400

How much sunlight to we have available to us to use as solar energy? (looking for a percentage)

30%

400

What is expected to happen over time in regards to climate change and the weather?

Lower number of weather events, but with higher force and destructive power. 

400

What else is she involved in at FCHS?

-Flags coach
-Freshman class sponsor

500

List 3 of 5 potential causes of greenhouse gas emissions. 

Any combo of these will work:

-Electricity
-Transportation
-Industry/production
-Agriculture
-Commercial and residential buildings

500

Transportation accounts for about how much of the world's greenhouse gas emissions?

A. 50%
B. 5%
C. 20%
D. 75%

C. 20% - this is the second highest cause of GHG emissions

500
List 4 alternative energy sources

Any combo of the following:

-Nuclear
-Wind
-Biomass
-Geothermal
-Solar
-Hydroelectricity

500

How are sea creatures impacted by climate change? (at least one example from class)

-Coral bleaching
-Trash that accumulates
-Polluted water
-Warmer water temps, movement of habitat

500

How many siblings does Mrs. Dixon have?

Bonus points if you can tell me the age of at least one of them!

2 sisters - ages 21 and 4

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