Air Pollution
This term describes the process by which Earth's atmosphere traps heat like a blanket, leading to global warming. What is this term called?
The Greenhouse Effect
This human-made structure, often built near water bodies, can disrupt habitats for aquatic animals. What is this construct called?
A Dam
This term describes the rise in the average temperature of Earth's oceans due to global warming. What is this term called?
Ocean warmings
What is the term for human activity that involves the combustion of organic materials?
Burning Fossil Fuels
Which animal releases the most greenhouse gasses?
Cattle
What chemical compound do trees release when they are cut down?
C02
Deforestation, a significant contributor to habitat loss, often occurs due to the expansion of this type of land use. What is this term called?
Agriculture
This term describes the gradual rise in sea levels due to the melting of polar ice and the thermal expansion of seawater. What is this term called?
Sea Level Rise
What is the most common greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Water Vapor
How long has global warming been going on?
Since the late 19th century
Which air pollutant, often produced by vehicle emissions and industrial processes, contributes to global warming?
Nitrogen Dioxide
Which mammal that lives at the North Pole is suffering from habitat loss due to global warming?
Polar Bears
Which coral reef has been affected by climate change the most?
The Great Barrier Reef
What do greenhouse gases do in terms of heat?
Trap Heat
Cutting down trees and clearing land for agriculture releases carbon into the air. This process contributes to carbon emissions and is known by what term?
Deforestation
Which greenhouse gas is released from sources such as livestock digestion and landfills and contributes to this type of pollution as well as global warming?
Methane
Which significant rainforest is an excellent example of habitat loss due to global warming?
The Amazon Rainforest
What percent of the ocean's surface is plastic
40%
What is the most prominent greenhouse gas?
Carbon Dioxide
This international agreement, signed in 1997, aimed to limit greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. What is the name of this protocol?
The Kyoto Protocol
Tiny particles in the air, made from things like car exhaust and smoke, can block sunlight and contribute to both hazy air and rising temperatures. What are these particles called?
Aerosols
The loss of habitat for these insects, known for their role in pollination, could have a significant impact on global food production. What are these insects called?
Bees
How much warmer has the ocean gotten due to global warming?
About 1.5oF
Besides carbon dioxide and methane, this third most abundant greenhouse gas is released during agricultural processes and fossil fuel extraction. What is its name?
Nitrous Oxide
This term describes the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to higher temperatures. What is the name of this term?
The Greenhouse Effect