Temperature / Gases
Why are non-naturally occurring greenhouse gases increasing?
Human demands for burning fossil fuels
What has the increased consumption of natural resources led to?
Release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
What is the #1 victim of climate change?
Oceans
What are some signs of climate change?
Natural disasters:
Floods
Tornadoes
Heat waves
What term is used to refer to the age of innovation?
Industrial Revolution
What happens when the ocean levels rise too much?
Coastal regions get flooded
A long-term change in the Earth’s overall temperature with massive and permanent ramifications.
What is the meaning of ocean acidification?
Rise of acidity in the ocean’s chemistry as a direct effect from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reacting to salt water.
Why do sea levels get larger?
As the ocean gets warmer, it swells
Glaciers and ice sheets are melting
What is the rate of sea level increase over the last decade?
Double
Explain how greenhouse gases increase the temperature?
Greenhouse gases trap heat radiated from the Sun.
The more heat they trap, the warmer the planet gets.
What did Bill Nye say is the main takeaway for climate change?
It is REAL.
Though we are part of the cause, we can be part of the solution.
Since the 18th century, how much has ocean surface acidification increased?
30%
Since 1994, how many tons from glaciers have been lost?
400 Billion Tons
What do 1 billion people rely on the ocean for?
Protein
How many scientists believe that the new fluctuations and increases in the Earth’s temperature are caused by human activities?
97%
What are some actions scientists believe the average human can do to reduce climate change?
Recycle & Reuse
Walk or Public Transportation
Turn of unused electronics
Eat less meat
Eat more locally grown vegetables
Spread your knowledge and concerns
In the last century, how much warmer has it gotten?
1.2 - 1.4 Degrees Fahrenheit
Are natural greenhouse gases good for the environment?
Yes. The gases that naturally occur happen at a steady rate.
What do 1 billion people rely on the ocean for?
Slight variations in climate
Name a year in the 1900’s that was one of the warmest years recorded.
1998
What percent of greenhouse gases are fluorinated gases?
3%
Since 1969, how many degrees warmer have the oceans gotten?
0.3 Degrees Fahrenheit
How much ice melted between 2002 and 2005?
36 cubic metres
In the last century, how much have sea levels risen?
6.7 inches