Global Warming/Temperature rise
Fossil Fuels are a Renewable Resource
True or False?
FALSE, they are a NON renewable
What type of pollution is being described below:
The invisible gas, that we breathe out and cars release a lot of, emissions from factories and other forms of industrial production, that traps heat and causes the Earth to get warmer
Carbon Dioxide, CO2
What is weather event is being described below:
Powerful storms that form over warm tropical oceans, spin due to the Earth's rotation, and have the potential to cause significant destruction through high winds, heavy rain, and storm surge
Which of these actions can you take to help lessen the impacts of climate change?
A. Sealing and insulating your windows and doors to save energy
B. Biking, walking, carpooling, and using public transportation when possible
C. Reducing your food waste by buying only what you need and composting food scraps
D. All of the above
D. All of the Above
What is this Extreme Weather event described below?
Rising global temperatures can lead to longer periods without rain, increasing the risk of this dry extreme weather event.
Drought
How much money does the U.S have to pay Annually for climate change damage? (Answers are in billions)
A. 55
B. 10
C. 150+
D. 100
C. $150 Billion or More
What Extreme Weather event is described below?
The intensification of the water cycle due to climate change can lead to both more severe droughts and more intense instances of this opposite extreme.
Flooding
Doing this can naturally remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Planting Trees,
What country emits the most Pollution in the world?
China
What areas of the earth are experiencing dramatic changes due to climate change?
Polar Regions, Mountain Regions, Costal Areas, Tropics and Subtropics, Inland areas
How can you reduce your carbon footprint?
Compost, recycle, reuse household items, produce less waste, active transportation, etc...
What kind of data do scientists use to understand how the climate is changing?
Weather and climate measurements, Ocean temperatures, Snow and ice records, Greenhouse gas emission