Biomes
This biome has consistently warm temperatures all year and has relative rainy seasons and relative dry seasons. It is found near the equator
Tropical Rainforest
What is the TOP source of Carbon Dioxide in our atmosphere?
34% - Transportation sector - moving people and goods around
Also...
32% ELectricity generation
15% Industrial processes
11-13% Commercial & Residential activities
Humans live in THIS section of the atmosphere
Troposphere
What DEGREE temperature increase are we striving for to avoid catastrophe on Earth
1.5-2%
Penguins or Dolphins
Penguins
This biome has less than 25cm of rainfall each year, is hot in the summer and can be cold in the winter
Desert
What is the TOP source of methane in the atmosphere?
28% Agriculture
Also...
28%(ish) Energy - Natural Gas management
27% - Waste Management
The Ozone layer is found in THIS layer of the atmosphere
Stratosphere
What is the Average Carbon footprint of Americans in the world?
16-17 Tons of Carbon/year
Avg in the world = 4 tons
What we need = 2 tons
Board Games or Binge Watching
Board Games
This biome is characterized by permafrost and has little rainfall
Tundra
What is the TOP source of Nitrous Oxide in the Atmosphere?
(HINT: N2O here does NOT refer to laughing gas)
78% Agriculture = application of synthetic and organic fertilizers
ALSO...
7% - Transportation/making energy = Burning fuels
6% - Wastewater management = Runoff of Nitrogen
4% - Industry = byproduct during the production of chemicals
What would happen if there were no greenhouse gasses in our Atmosphere?
The Earth would not be able to trap heat and would freeze!
DAIL DOUBLE
How can individuals make a change to work towards stopping/reducing the effects of climate change
(multiple answers acceptable - each team can offer 1)
- Lobbying in govt for policy change
- Changing habits/diet @ home
- Changing spending practices (dollar vote)
- Using more green energy sourced & recycled materials
- TALKING ABOUT IT
Oatmeal Raisin or Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Raisin
This biome is relatively dry with a wide range in temperatures and is characterized by seasonal forest fires. Can be found in California, Australia, etc.
Chaparral
What is a Flourinated gas and why is it bad?
FGs are a manmade greenhouse gas (typically found in aeresols and refrigerants) and are an ozone-depleting substance which means harmful UVb rays can get in and affect people
Our atmosphere has THIS percent of greenhouse gasses
.03%
What is the difference between a Carbon Tax and Cap and Trade?
Carbon Tax = all activities that release carbon cost more
Cap & Trade = companies have amounts of carbon they can emit which they can "trade" to other companies
Sky Diving or Scuba Diving
Scuba
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