Causes
What is the cause of global warming?
As human activity takes place, carbon-dioxide is released. It could also be volcanic eruptions that releases CO2 in the atmosphere. It could also be the Earth's position in space.
What does global warming affect?
The overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere
What was the warmest year on record so far?
2016
What’s one way you can help prevent global warming?
Use energy efficient appliances, buying cheaper light bulbs, buying a more fuel efficient vehicle, and eating less meat.
True or False: Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets‘ mass have increased.
False
How do humans contribute to global warming?
Humans use energy and release carbon dioxide into the air
What aspects of oceans are affected by global warming?
Sea level, ocean acidification, ocean currents, and sea surface temperatures.
What geographical feature absorbs the majority of increased heat?
Oceans
How does eating less meat contribute to the prevention of global warming?
Meat is responsible for about 18 times the amount of emissions as pasta. Eating less meat would reduce the amount of emissions
Which one of these is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Nitrous oxide, water vapor, artificial fertilizer, and methane.
Artificial fertilizer
How can earth’s forests affect global warming?
Forests use high amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
How does global warming affect weather?
Changes in precipitation patterns, hurricanes and other storms are more likely to become stronger, and there is a higher chance of droughts.
How many inches did the seal level rise in the last century?
8 inches
Since energy efficient appliances were first implemented, how much carbon dioxide was reduced in the air?
2.3 billion tons
About how many people die each year from the effects of outdoor or indoor air pollution?
2.5 million
How can global warming affect the ocean?
Glacial retreat and affected sea levels due to an increased melting of ice
How does global warming affect animals?
Animals are losing their habitats due to the change in atmospheric temperature.
Name at least 2 areas experiencing glacial retreat.
Alps, Himalayas, Andes, Africa, Alaska, and Rockies.
How much less energy do LED lightbulbs use compared to incandescent lightbulbs?
80%
Name at least one long-term effect of pollution
long-term health effects from air pollution include heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases such as emphysema; it can also cause damage to people's nerves, brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs
Name 4 greenhouse gases.
Nitrous oxide, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane.
How many inches is the sea level expected to increase by the end of the century?
10-32
How much ice did Greenland lose per year from 1993 - 2016?
283 billion tons
A gallon of gas is responsible for how many pounds of heat trapping gases in the atmosphere?
25 pounds
How does the Earth’s orbit contribute to global warming?
The earth’s orbit is an ellipse, not a circle. At other times the ellipse is more pronounced so that the Earth moves closer and further away from the sun as it orbits.