Human Impact
Climate Change
Greenhouse Gases
Weather
Mitigation
100
Name three human activities that contribute to climate change.
Deforestation, fossil fuel combustion, and industrial emissions
100
How is climate change different from weather?
Climate change refers to long-term trends, while weather refers to short-term conditions.
100
What are greenhouse gases and how do they contribute to climate change?
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming
100
Based on the radar image, how can you tell that a tornado is occurring?
The radar shows a hook-shaped area of intense rotation
100
What is the main type of pollution that would be reduced by using electric vehicles?
Air Pollution
200
What is one health impact from an increase of air pollutants?
Increase in asthma
200
Which of the following is a natural cause of climate change
Volcanic eruptions releasing gases and ash
200
What are the primary sources of carbon dioxide emissions?
Burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
200
Scenario- You live on the coast of North Carolina and there is a hurricane approaching. What actions would be best to reduce human impact and increase safety?
Evacuate low-lying areas and secure outdoor objects.
200
What are community actions that demonstrate good environmental stewardship?
Starting a tree-planting and recycling program, answers may vary
300
Why is it important for scientists to monitor gases like carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
It helps predict how pollution and climate changes affect living things
300
How does the warming of Earth’s atmosphere affect the oceans?
It causes ocean temperatures to rise and sea levels to increase
300
Why is carbon dioxide considered a major contributor to climate change?
It traps heat in the atmosphere and its levels have increased due to human activities like burning fossil fuels.
300
Explain why ocean levels are rising as a result of climate change.
Melting glaciers and ice sheets add more water to the oceans, and warmer water expands in volume.
300
What role do trees and algae play in the carbon cycle that affects global climate?
Trees absorb carbon dioxide, helping to reduce greenhouse gases
400
What is a major human impact caused by climate change?
Greater risks of heat-related illnesses, food shortages, and displacement from floods or storms.
400
Examine the relationship between climate change and the melting of polar ice caps.
Climate change accelerates the melting of polar ice caps, leading to rising sea levels.
400
What happens to the radiation that is not absorbed by Earth?
It is reflected back to space.
400
Which of the following best explains why droughts are becoming more severe in some regions?
Higher global temperatures increase evaporation and dry out soil.
400
Provide 3 ways YOU can reduce your impact on the environment.
Answers may vary
500
What is the role of climate change in the spread of infectious diseases and its implications for public health?
Climate change accelerates the spread of infectious diseases and poses risks to public health.
500
Analyze the relationship between climate change, extreme weather events, and natural disasters.
Climate change intensifies extreme weather events and increases the frequency of natural disasters.
500
Why is water vapor considered a greenhouse gas?
It traps heat in the atmosphere and helps regulate temperature
500
Why are hurricanes becoming stronger as global temperatures rise?
Warmer ocean water provides more heat and moisture to fuel hurricanes.
500
What is the purpose of global agreements like the Paris Climate Accord?
To agree on actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions