Atmospheric Indicators
What type of gas gets trapped in the atmosphere due to greenhouse gases?
carbon dioxide
What causes ocean levels to rise?
Increasing Temperature
How does the variety of different plants and animals tell us about the health of our planet?
Means the the environment is healthy and can support different life forms
What's a direct health impact of increased heat due to climate change?
Heat-related illnesses and mortality
How do tree rings serve as indicators of past climate conditions
By showing patterns of growth that reflect past temperature and precipitation
Which region is experiencing the fastest rate of climate change
Polar region
How does rising sea levels affect human communities?
Flooding
How do things like pollution and cleanliness of water tell us about the health of our rivers and lakes?
Clean water means the ecosystem is healthy and can support marine life
What type of energy sources can we used to reduce climate change ?
Renewable energy sources
climate change is
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.
Electric cars is an effective strategy to help with increasing temperature because
They decrease carbon emission
How does rising sea levels affect marine life?
Changing habitats or Temperature changes
What can the amount of plant growth in an area tell us about the energy available in that ecosystem?
Plenty of sunlight, water and nutrients, supporting the whole food chain
Which sector is most likely to experience economic losses due to climate change?
Agriculture
Is climate change reversible
the effects of human activities on Earth's climate to date are irreversible on the timescale of humans alive today
Which two factors significantly influence cloud formation and cloud type
Temperature and humidity
How does rising sea level affect agriculture?
Flooding in lowlands
How does agricultural runoff and soil erosion indicate the health of nearby rivers and lakes?
Can pollute rivers and lakes with fertilizers, pesticides and soil, also harming aquatic life.
What is a common economic measure used to assess the impact of climate change on a country's economy?
Gross domestic product ( GDP )
How are ice cores used to understand past climate conditions?
By trapping bubbles of ancient atmospheric gasses
What tech is commonly used to observe and measure changed or cloud cover
Satellites
How does rising sea levels affect the economics of an environment?
Property Damage
How do changes in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere show us if the Earth is getting warmer or cooler?
Higher levels of carbon dioxide trap more heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.
What term is used to describe people forced to leave their homes due to climate-related events?
Climate refugees
Have you learned about climate change indicators
YES !