Climate Change True or False
True or False: The Earth has warmed more in the past 50 years than in any similar period in recorded history.
True. Global temperatures have risen significantly in recent decades, largely due to human activities.
This clean energy source harnesses power from the sun.
Solar power.
Driving an electric car powered by coal based electricity or driving a fuel efficient gasoline car
Electric powered by coal- .25-.3 kg CO2 per mile
Fuel efficient gas car- .15-.2 kg CO2 per mile
Electric car powered by coal
True or False: Humans are responsible for most of the carbon dioxide emissions since the 19th century.
True. Human activities like burning fossil fuels are the primary source of increased CO2 emissions since the industrial revolution.
This transportation method has the least environmental impact for short trips.
Walking, biking, or using public transportation.
Growing and eating 1 pound of almonds or growing and consuming 1 pound of rice
Almonds- 2.3 kg CO2 per pound
Rich- 1.2 kg CO2 per pound
Almonds are worse
True or False: Melting ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland contribute to rising sea levels.
True. Melting ice contributes significantly to sea-level rise.
Name one personal habit change that reduces carbon footprint.
Reducing energy use, eating less meat, using energy-efficient appliances, or recycling.
Producing 1 pound of cheese or producing one pound of tofu
Cheese-13.5 kg CO2 per pound
Tofu- 1-2 kg per pound
Cheese is worse
True or False: Extreme weather events like hurricanes are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
True. Climate change is linked to increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
This process captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it underground.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
Charging a smartphone daily for 3 years or producing a new smartphone
Charging daily for 3 years- 60 kg CO2
Producing a new smartphone- 80 kg CO2
Producing a new smartphone is worse