Elements, Factors, Dynamics
Since the Industrial revolution, what gas has caused the most global warming?
CO2
What is currently happening to surface temperatures globally?
They are increasing
What is mitigation?
Approach taken where the aim is to mitigate the problem, lessen its severity
Who leads the class in securely passes?
RJ or Eli take your best guess
What is ocean circulation?
When ocean water exchanges heat with the atmosphere, and ocean currents move energy from place to place
T or F: With climate change future changes in precipitation are predicted to intensify regional changes that have already occurred
True
What is adaption?
Response to climate change where the goal is to adapt and change
What is more potent, carbon dioxide or methane?
Methane
Give one example of extreme weather events in recent years increasing
Droughts, heat waves, hurricanes, floods, etc
T or F: Health hazards from cold weather will decrease due to climate change
True
What accounts for the most U.S. CO2 emission?
Transportation
What are proxy indicators?
Types of indirect evidence that serve as proxies, or substitutes, for direct measurement
What are the Milankovitch Cycles?
Variations that alter the way solar radiation is distributed over Earth’s surface
Give one consequence that forests experience due to climate change
Increased fire, drought, and disease, enriched atmospheric CO2 can spur growth
Give an example of climate disruption beginning to endanger the ability of nations to ensure social stability/keep citizens safe
Crops failing, economic losses, military installations being weakened due to storms, disrupted flows of oil and gas, etc
Name 3 acts you can take to reduce your carbon footprint
Carpooling, riding bike, purchase energy saving products, eating less animal products, switching to cleaner energy sources, etc
Who wrote “Thinking Like A Mountain”?
Aldo Leopold
Which gas is known for absorbing harmful UV radiation?
Ozone
Give one positive and one negative consequence from climate change on farming
In temperate zone, moderate warming may slightly increase production because growing seasons become longer
Crops can become less nutritious when supplied with more CO2, intensified droughts/floods will be of harm
What national park did Mr. Telford hike at with his brother, where he encountered multiple black bears?
Shenandoah National Park