Climate Science
This effect happens when gases trap heat in Earth's atmoshere.
What is the greenhouse effect?
This process occurs when oceans absorb excess carbon dioxide and become more acidic.
What is ocean acidification?
This process allows plants to make food using sunlight.
This renewable energy source uses sunlight to generate power.
What is solar energy?
Cutting down large areas of forest is called this.
What is deforestation?
This gas is produced when fossil fuels are burned and is a major driver of climate change.
What is carbon dioxide?
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
This term describes a variety of living species in an area.
What is biodiversity?
These fuels come from ancient organic matter and release carbon when burned.
What are fossil fuels?
This type of farming can harm soil and ecosystems if done excessively.
What is intensive agriculature?
This term describes long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns.
What is climate change?
This type of pollution includes tiny plastic particles found in water.
What are microplastics?
This biome is characterized by very low rainfall and sparse vegetation.
What is a desert?
This devise converts wind energy into electricity.
What is a wind turbine?
This term refers to pollution released into the air by factories and vehicles.
What is emissions?
This frozen ground layer stores large amounts of carbon and is melting in the Arctic.
What is permafrost?
This underwater ecosystem is known for high biodiversity but is threatened by warming seas.
What are coral reefs?
This type of species has disproportionately large effect on its ecosystem.
What is a keystone species?
This type of energy source can be replenished naturally and quickly.
What is renewable energy?
This phenomenon occurs when cities are significantly warmer than surroundings areas.
What is the urban heat island effect?
This feedback loop occurs when melting ice reduces Earth's ability to reflect sunlight.
What is the ice-albedo effect?
This current system circulates water globally and helps regulate climate.
What is the ocean conveyor belt (thermohaline circulation)?
This process restores damaged ecosystems to a healthier state.
What is ecological restoration?
This technology stores energy for later use, often used with solar panels.
What are batteries (energy storage systems)?
This organization works globally to protect wildlife and nature.
What is the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)?