Climate Change 1
What gasses trap the sun's heat?
greenhouse gasses
These regions of the Earth that are experiencing the most dramatic changes due to climate change.
the arctic
Rising global temperatures are causing Arctic sea ice to do this.
melt (or melting)
These spinning devices use wind to generate electricity.
What are wind turbines?
Fossil fuels are a renewable resource.
True or Falsle
False
Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?
It causes climate change and increase in the global temerature
This type of energy comes from sources like the sun and wind and does not run out.
What is renewable energy?
This term describes long-term patterns of temperature and weather in a region.
What is climate?
What are 3 examples of fossil fuels?
Oil, coal and gas
The average weather for a region over a long period of time is. _______________.
Climate
Loss of sea ice threatens this iconic Arctic predator that depends on ice platforms to hunt
polar bear
How do green house gases cause the Earth's temperature to rise?
They absorb the sun's radiation and trap heat
These are three types of greenhouse gases.
carbon dioxide, methane, and ozone
What is climate change?
a change in global or regional climate patterns
All of the radiation from the sun is absorbed by the Earth.
True or False
False
What is the greenhouse effect?
Certain gasses in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth
Burning these contributes to global warming.
Burning fossil fuels
This uncontrolled fire spreads rapidly, often igniting in forests, grasslands, or other dry areas. It can be fueled by high winds and dry conditions.
Wildfires
How can global warming cause sea levels to rise?
Melting glaciers and ice caps
Using less electricity and turning off lights helps reduce this.
What is energy consumption?
Name at least two types of renewable energy.
Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydropower, biomass and more
What do we call the act in cutting down trees and other shrubbery.
deforestation
Driving less and using this type of transportation helps reduce emissions.
What is biking or public transportation?
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions (like temperature, wind, or precipitation on a given day), while climate describes the long-term average patterns of weather in a region over many years or decades.
This gas is the most well-known greenhouse gas produced by humans.
What is carbon dioxide?