Vocab
Gasses in the earth's atmosphere like CO2 and methane that trap heat.
Greenhouse gasses
Climate zone that is located along the equator.
Tropical
TRUE or FALSE: Solar power is considered a form of sustainable energy.
TRUE
What is the NUMBER ONE "thing" deforestation is carried out for?
Agriculture/farming
What year did the researchers predict in their study?
2100
A very dry climate zone that receives extremely little rainfall and has a wide range of temperatures. Contains deserts and steppes
Arid
Climate zone located towards the North pole and south pole
Polar
Nuclear, Biofuel, or Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Name two greenhouse gasses
CO2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Water vapor
It is not native and does not originally belong to the region. It may result in unwanted consequences for a biome.
Using resources in a way that meets our needs today without interfering with the future’s energy needs.
Sustainable
If over the year precipitation for a place received 7 inches with an average temperature above 50 degrees F, what climate zone must this refer to?
Arid
Which renewable energy resource uses heat from inside the earth?
Geothermal
Other than farming, what is another reason deforestation might take place?
Construction of neighborhoods/buildings.
Production of lumber and tree products.
What happened to the native plants when researchers increased BOTH CO2 and NITROGEN?
The invasive phragmites grew taller than the native plants and started stealing resources
Measures the distance EAST or WEST of the prime meridian
Longitude
Diverse vegetation. Climate zone found primarily in the United States.
Temperate
Name ONE benefit of NUCLEAR energy
Very low amount of greenhouse gasses produced.
They also have a very high energy capacity.
Why do scientists refer to it as "The Greenhouse Effect"?
Because the gasses in earth's atmosphere traps heat like a greenhouse.
Name 3 resources phragmites could steal from the native plants at the marsh.
Sunlight, Water, Nutrients, Physical space (for roots)
A climate zone that is not too cold or too hot, has diverse vegetation, and can have dry summers, dry winters, or can be damp all year round.
Temperate
This climate zone includes biomes such as the alpine tundra and ice caps.
Polar
What is ONE downside of SOLAR power?
Downsides include: Only produce energy while sun is up, produce less energy on cloudy days, panels need to be cleaned, and maintenance on the panels is necessary as well.
Why are scientists concerned about the way greenhouse gasses are increasing?
Because they are increasing much faster than before, and rising temperatures are a result. Rising temperature can lead to faster melting of ice caps and raise sea levels.
Why are the native plants important for the marsh? Give two reasons.
1. Food source/natural habitat for native animals and bugs.
2. Protect the nearby coastal cities from storm surge (flooding)