(Human impacts)
Fill in the blank:
When you drive your car you release _________ into the atmosphere.
Carbon Dioxide
Name the type of renewable energy pictured below:
Wind Energy
What former Disney star did we watch travel the world while learning about all 4 spheres?
Zac Efron
(Down to Earth with Zac Efron)
Which sphere had coral bleaching/ocean acidification as its phenomenon?
Hydrosphere
Fill in the blank:
There are more microorganisms in one teaspoon of __________ than people on the planet.
Soil
Fill in the blank:
_____________ involves excess removal of aquatic populations causes a population decrease.
Over Fishing
Energy production often involves spinning what?
A Turbine
A source that does not deplete and can be used over and over again is called what?
Renewable Resource
What is our phenomenon for the Biosphere?
Extinction Events
Or
The 6th Mass Extinction
Fill in the blank:
Water can exist in 3 states at once. It can be a gas, liquid, and solid all at the same time. This is called a ______________ boil.
Triple
When synthetic materials are washed, they release?
Microplastics
What type of renewable energy is used to cook bread in Iceland?
Geothermal
The following compound is a greenhouse gas that contributes to ocean acidification, global warming, and many other ecological issues. What is it?
Carbon Dioxide
Below is a picture of the phenomenon from the Atmosphere. What is this phenomenon called?
Red Sunset
Fill in the blank:
Fleas can jump ______ times their height. This is equivalent to a 6 ft tall person leaping 780 ft into the air.
130 times
The destruction/decline of an organism's home, sometimes leading to endangerment, is known as what?
Habitat Degragation
What energy resource has been used for the longest time?
Biomass: Wood
Pollution, destruction of habitats, urbanization, hunting, and fishing are all examples of what?
Human Impact
The phenomenon when more and more land is converted in to something else, typically for human usage, is called?
Land Usage
Fill in the blank:
Cats have over ________ vocal sounds, while dogs only have about 10.
100 Vocal Sounds
Pollen, pollution, and dust are all classified as Particulate Matter (PM), which can have a negative effect on what?
Air Quality
What country leads the world in “clean” energy production, with 99% of their energy coming from renewable resources?
Norway
What is the name of the cycles of molecules that flow through and connect all 4 spheres?
Biogeochemical Cycles
What is something that all 4 phenomena have in common?
All of the phenomena are increased due to human impact on the environment
Fill in the blank:
Bananas contain potassium, and as the potassium decays bananas can become slightly _______________.
Radioactive