Global Warning
What is global warming?
Global warming refers to the increase in average global temperature since the Industrial Revolution.
What is climate change?
Climate change refers to any long-term trends or shifts in climate over many decades.
what is the law of conservation of energy?
The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed.
What causes global warming?
Certain gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap the sun's heat in Earth’s atmosphere.
How has climate changed in the past?
the Earth's climate has warmed over the past century, with recent years the warmest on record.
What is meant by energy conservation?
Energy conservation is the decision and practice of using less energy.
What are greenhouse gases?
gases in the earth's atmosphere that trap heat.
how has climate change affect sea levels?
glaciers and ice sheets worldwide are melting and adding water to the ocean.
How do you conserve energy?
What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon emitted by the actions of a person
How do greenhouse gases warm the planet?
they absorb the sun's heat that radiates from the Earth's surface, trap it in the atmosphere and prevent it from escaping into space.
Benefits of energy conservation?
It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, which contributes to slowing down global warming.
How are humans causing global warming?
population pressure increases emissions by burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial agriculture
How can we address the causes of climate change?
We need to address climate change through mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation addresses the cause of climate change, primarily through emissions reductions.
what is the problem of energy conservation?
Inefficient energy use of equipment and facilities