Combustion
What is combustion?
Combustion is a chemical reaction that typically occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light. (burning of a material)
What is the carbon cycle?
The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon atoms move through Earth's systems involving processes like photosynthesis and respiration.
What "R" city is Steven Adams from?
Rotorua
What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
What is our national animal?
The beaver
Name a common fuel that is undergoes combustion.
Coal, petrol, wood, natural gas...
What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?
Plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis and release oxygen.
What kind of object is Tane Mahuta?
How does fossil fuel energy contribute to climate change?
Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What is the product of incomplete combustion that is tasteless, colourless, and odourless called?
Carbon monoxide
What is a carbon sink?
A carbon sink is a natural reservoir that stores carbon, such as forests or oceans.
New Zealand has the highest ratio of _______ to humans in the world.
Sheep
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped heat from greenhouse gases.
How many oceans touch Canada?
3 (Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic)
How does combustion contribute to climate change?
Combustion releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to increasing the greenhouse effect.
How do human activities disrupt the carbon cycle?
Human activities like burning fossil fuels increase CO2 levels, disrupting the balance of the carbon cycle.
How many red stars are on the national flag?
What type of bond does carbon typically form?
Covalent bond
What does a loonie refer to?
One dollar coin
What are the 2 products of complete combustion?
carbon dioxide, water
Describe the process of carbon sequestration.
Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric CO2 to mitigate climate change.
New Zealand is known for its kiwifruit. Which country does this fruit actually come from?
China
How do carbon compounds relate to climate change?
Carbon compounds, especially CO2, contribute to the greenhouse effect and climate change.
What is our national sport?
Lacrosse