Global Warming
What are the 2 gases that cause Global Warming?
Carbon Dioxide & Methane
What is happening to the glaciers?
They are melting
What kind of storm occurs at coastlines?
Hurricanes
What do people put on the roofs of their houses for energy?
Solar panels
Is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch the only garbage patch in the world?
No, there are garbage patches in all oceans in the world
What human activity is the biggest source of methane in the atmosphere?
Animal Agriculture
What happens to sea levels when glaciers melt?
Sea levels rise
Have extreme weather events decreased or increased due to global warming?
Increased
What types of cars are best for the environment?
Electric or hybrid cars
California & Hawaii
What is the name of the fuels that are destroying the atmosphere?
Fossil Fuels
What is happening to the average global temperatures?
They are increasing
TRUE OR FALSE
Weather refers to current conditions and climate refers to long-term patters
TRUE
What type of foods are the worst for the environment?
Meat & Dairy
What industry in the ocean causes a lot of the garbage in the ocean? (hint: uses nets!)
Commercial Fishing
How has global warming affected animals? (state at least one)
Destroying their habitats
Increasing temperatures
Destroying food sources
A scientist that studies the climate is called.....
Climatologist
What is a renewable source?
Something that will always be available (or renews itself naturally)
What the 3 R's?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What happens to microplastics found in the garbage patch? (microplastics are tine pieces of plastic)
They end up in the food chain of all marine life and eventually humans
Increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
What is it called when trees are cut down?
Deforestation
What is a non-renewable source?
Name 2 things you can do in your own home to help the environment!
*Recycle
*Reuse
*Eat less meat
*Conserve water
*Conserve energy
How large is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Two times the size of Texas