CLIMA QUEST
What year did Clima Quest launch
2015
What is global warming
gradual increase in the earth's average temperature
What is ecology
The study of how living things interact with eachother and their environment
What is water pollution
Water pollution is caused by trash and waste in the ocean
What is solar energy
What is the main aim/goal of Clima Quest
Clima Quest aims at shairng information on the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change as it pertains to Small Island Developing States.
What are greenhouses gases
these trap heat in the atmosphere contributing to climate change
What is photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight energy absorbed by chlorophyll in chloroplasts to synthesise food and energy
What major greenhouse gas is released by burning fossil fuels
Carbon dioxide
What are hybrid cars
Cars that run on both fuel and electricity
What type of game is Clima Quest described as
An edu-tainmentgame
Rising sea levels are mostly caused by this
Melting icecaps or glaciers
What is an apex predator
The top predator in a food chain
What are the harmful effects of ozone layer depletion
Skin cancer, eye damage, ecosystem damage
What is hydroponics
Method of growing plants without soil using nutrient rich water
What are the names of the teachers who developed the game
Miss Samaroo, Miss Rampersad, Miss Seegobin and Miss S. Maharaj
This layer of gases protecting earth from harmful solar radiation is known as
The ozone layer
What is a population
A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area.
What measures can individuals take to reduce their carbon footprint
Adopting sustainable transport, reducing energy consumption, minimising waste
What is UN sustainable development goals (SDG)
A universal call to action to end poverty and protect the planet and ensure that by 2030 people can enjoy peace
How many squares are there around the Clima Quuest board game
40
What is the Paris agreement
This international agreement aims to limit global temperature, rise to below 1.5 degrees celsius
Explain the 10% rule
The 10% rule in ecology states that when energy is transferred between trophic levels in a food chain only about 10% of the energy is stored as flesh and passed to the next consumer, while 90% is lost as heat, waste or used for metabolic processes.
What are CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)
CFCs are chemicals that destroy the ozone layer
What are the 3 pillars of sustainability