Feedback
A process that amplifies a system or change.
Positive feedback
What is the term that describes the rise in global average temperatures?
global warming
What does climate change mean for natural hazards?
More frequent and intense weather events and natural disasters.
What is a potential solution for combatting Urban Heat Islands?
Plant more vegetation like rooftop gardens, parks, boulevard or median plantings, etc.
A gibberish word that originated from a youtube channel featuring a toilet.
Skibidi
Which type of feedback can "help" environmental issues?
negative feedback
What is the reason for climate change?
An increase in carbon dioxide emissions from human sources such as cars and factories.
How can natural hazards harm people? (Name at least 2)
Economy, Fatalities/Injury, Agriculture, Damage to Infrastructure
What is one solution for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Consumers use less plastic, recycle more plastic, interceptor boats that remove plastic from waterways and the ocean
In the Minecraft movie, what unique tribute appears in the film?
A Pig wearing a crown
Melting sea ice is an example of what type of feedback?
Positive feedback
What is the greenhouse effect?
When heat gets trapped in our atmosphere by excess CO2 emissions (methane and water vapor, too)
Soil erosion will __________when vegetative cover is reduced.
increase
How can planting more forests help climate change?
Forests are a natural carbon sink.
Name the song that features these lyrics and artist. "Stuck in this paradigm
Don't believe in paradise ..."
Saturn by SZA
How can cloud cover in a hot region be an example of negative feedback?
The clouds have an albedo effect and reflect light due to its white color.
What makes the current global warming different than other warming periods in the Earth's history?
The speed at which the current temperature change is occurring will not allow organisms to adapt in time.
What is the process done by plants that creates a cooling effect?
Evapotranspriation
How can the risk of wildfires be reduced? (Name at least 2)
Remove dead vegetation, controlled burns, fire proof building materials, evacuation plants, land use planning, campfire safety, etc.
Popular sweatshirt brand that originated in Australia
White Fox
What is the name for something that can store carbon?
carbon sink or sequestration
About 2 degrees
What causes Ocean Acidification?
Too much CO2 in the water.
How can drought be managed? (Name 2)
Rainwater harvesting/barrels, plant drought resistant crops, infiltration pits, reduce carbon emissions, plant native plants
What is the only NBA team that never changed their logo?
The Chicago Bulls