Global Warming Basics
What is carbon dioxide?
This greenhouse gas is the primary contributor to global warming
What is melting?
This happens to ice at the North and South Poles as the Earth gets hotter.
What’s an easy way to save energy when you leave a room?
Turn off the lights
Wind turbines create electricity using this natural force
Wind
Planting these helps remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Trees
What is the greenhouse effect?
The process by which Earth's atmosphere traps heat
What is expands?
Rising ocean levels happen because ice melts and water does this when it gets warm
These light bulbs use much less electricity than traditional ones.
LED bulbs
What renewable energy source comes from the sun?
Solar power
What 3 actions can you take to waste less and protect the environment?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
What are greenhouse gas emissions?
The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of a significant increase
What are hurricanes?
Hotter temperatures make these storms stronger and more destructive.
What can you do to keep your home warm in the winter without using extra energy?
Shut doors and windows to trap heat
How does a hydroelectric dam produce energy?
By using moving water
Turning off your TV or computer when not using them saves what?
Electricity
What is 1.5 degrees?
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to this many degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
What are coral reefs?
These underwater animals turn white when ocean water gets too warm.
Appliances with this special label are designed to use less energy.
ENERGY STAR
Geothermal energy is created using heat from where?
Inside the Earth
How does walking or biking instead of driving help the environment?
It reduces air pollution
What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?
This international body assesses climate change and its impacts
What are wildfires?
This type of natural disaster, like in California, happens more often when the climate is hotter and drier.
What simple change to your driving habits can save energy and reduce pollution?
Carpooling or driving less
Why are wind, solar, and water considered renewable energy sources?
Because they don’t run out
What’s one way you can encourage others to fight climate change?
Talk to them about it or spread awareness