Climate change
what is Global Warming?
An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes)
What three things do we need to manage for the human population to keep growing?
Food, water and energy
What is ozone?
Ozone is a gas that is found in two different layers of the atmosphere
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A nonrenewable resource is a natural substance that is not replenished with how fast it is consumed.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life on Earth.
What causes ozone depletion?
The process by which gases hold heat in the atmosphere
How many people are in the world?
7.8 billion
Why is the ozone layer important to life on Earth?
It blocks harmful radiation.
Why is the sun renewable but oil is nonrenewable?
The sun is renewable because systems use solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity. Oil is nonrenewable because they have lots of energy and are cheap to process.
How does biodiversity benefit human health?
Biodiversity helps with needs.
What is climate change?
a change in global or regional climate patterns
How can acid rain affect buildings?
It dissolves the stone and metal on the building.
What impact does ozone depletion have on plant and animal life?
UV rays can end up going through water, killing animals and plants.
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A nonrenewable resource is a natural substance that is not replenished with how fast it is consumed.
What are the environmental consequences associated with deforestation?
Trees can die and that would mean less oxygen which isn't good.
How can acid rain affect organisms that live in the water?
It can leach aluminum from the soil clay particles and then it can flow into streams and lakes.
What countries have the largest population?
China, India and Asia
What is ozone depletion?
ozone thinning rapidly due to chlorofluorocarbons
What is a renewable resource?
What is a renewable resource?
What are the causes of deforestation?
Logging
What are the main gases that cause acid rain?
Sulphur and Nitrogen
How does biodiversity benefit human health?
Biodiversity helps with needs.
What is the difference between "bad" and "good" ozone?
Bad ozone is bad to breathe in and good ozone protects Earth's surface from radiation.
How is fresh water both a renewable and a limited resource?
It can be used over and over again, it is limited because less than 3% of the world's population has fresh water
How were Zebra mussels introduced in the United States?
They were accidently brought to the U.S.