3rd Pole
What is climate change?
The long term changes in global weather patterns and temperature,
Where is the Great Barrier Reef?
Australia
What country is Ms. Trebilcock from?
*bonus* if you can name the city
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
What is the largest glacier outside the poles?
The "THIRD" pole in the Himalayas!
True or False: Ninety percent of Earth's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere.
True
Name two ways the rivers allow people to live in the Third Pole region?
Water supply, Hydroelectric , Constant supply of drinking water, irrigation, transport network
Why do rich people contribute more to climate change?
People who have more money can afford more flights, meat, energy, and material goods
How are mountains formed?
Through the collision of tectonic plates
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Name a country in the 3rd Pole
India, China, Afghanistan, Bhutan, or Nepal
What is the negative affects of permafrost melting?
Permafrost releases stored carbon as it melts, primarily in the form of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, which exacerbates global warming.
What is an impact of an earthquake?
Destroyed infrastructure, repair costs, loss of life, injury, disruption to daily life.
True or False: Australia is wider than the moon.
True
Name one way that the Himalayas and the 3rd Pole is important
Major source for rivers, climate control, glaciers, etc
Why is climate change concerning for the Third Pole region?
It may lead to water scarcity, drought, floods, and permafrost melting destroying infrastructure.
How does climate change affect coral reefs and marine life?
Coral bleaching, ocean acidification, habitat loss/species migration, and increase of natural hazards.
________ is the only continent that covers all four hemispheres.
AFRICA