GLOBAL WARMING
how does the greenhouse effect work?
THE SUN RADIATES ENERGY TO THE EARTH, THE EARTH AND THE ATMOSPHERE ABSORB SOME OF THIS ENERGY. NATURALLY OCCURRING GASSES IN THE ATMOSPHERE TRAP SOME OF THIS ENERGY AND REFLECT IT BACK, WARMING THE EARTH.
T/F: Today in London, the air pollution has been cleaner than in 1585
TRUE
YES OR NO. Can you recycle Styrofoam trays and plastic utensils?
YES
This is "the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person"
What is a CARBON FOOTPRINT?
these are 2 major greenhouse gasses.
what are CARBON DIOXIDE, METHANE, NITROUS OXIDE, AND WATER VAPOR?
another word for ECO-FRIENDLY.
what is GREEN, ORGANIC?
these are 4 synonyms of “WASTE”.
what are GARBAGE, RUBBISH, TRASH, RESIDUES, LITTER?
These are the 3 major reasons why we cut down trees in the Amazon rainforest
What are - FOR WOOD or LUMBER - FOR FARMING (TO MAKE LAND FOR CATTLE AND CROPS) - FOR PAPER?
According to THEM, the greenhouse effect is when gasses absorb the infrared radiation that is released from the earth, preventing the heat from escaping.
who is THE EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)?
Apart from AIR POLLUTION, these are the other two pollutions mentioned.
what are WATER POLLUTION AND LAND POLLUTION?
the most eco-friendly way of disposing of our organic waste
what is to COMPOST IT
These are synonyms for CROPS.
what are HARVEST, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION?
this presidential candidate is a leader for global warming
who is AL GORE?
The natural sources of air pollution. (Mention at least 3)
what are PLANTS, OCEANS, WIND, FOREST FIRES, VOLCANOES, LIGHTING, BIOLOGICAL DECAY?
a site for depositing our waste
what is a DUMP or LANDFILL?
These are any species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to be at risk in the near future.
What are THREATENED SPECIES or ENDANGERED SPECIES?