What is climate change?
This is the name for the large shift in weather patterns caused by environment changes and human activity
Climate Change
Name the 3 fossil fuels
Coal, oil and gas
What do greenhouse gases do to the heat from the sun?
Greenhouse gases TRAP heat from the sun
This type of energy comes from sources that do not run out
Renewable energy
The typical weather conditions in a particular area over time
Climate
Climate Change is NOT just about getting holter- it’s about this type of weather
Extreme weather of all kind
This fossil fuel is used to power almost all of our cars, planes and ships
Oil
This is the name for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth
The atmosphere
Name 3 sources of renewable energy
Sun, Wind, Water
A gas you cannot see or smell that comes from livestock and landfills
Methane
This is happening to sea levels because of climate change
Sea levels are RISING
This fossil fuel released the most CO2 (carbon dioxide) and is used in power stations
Coal
Carbon Dioxide and this gas are the 2 main greenhouse gases
Methane
What type of energy source runs out once it used
Non-renewable energy
The mixture of gases that surround the planet
Atmosphere
Name 3 types of extreme weather caused by climate change
Heatwaves, stronger storms, droughts, floods, melting ice caps
Fossil fuels are formed from this over millions of years
Dead plants and animals
Explain the greenhouse effect in 4 steps
burn fossil fuels —> gases are released —> blanket of heat forms —> Earth gets warmer
Name something you can do locally to fight climate change
Walk instead of drive, use public transportation, use less water, use less light
Where something comes from- a thing, place or activity you get something from
Source
What is the main difference between fossil fuels and energy sources like wind, water, solar, etc.
Fossil fuels are NON-RENEWABLE and these other sources are RENEWABLE
When we burn fossil fuels, this gas is released into the atmosphere
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What is the name of the structure that lets heat in but won’t let it out and it is related to the the gases that are trapped in the atmosphere making the Earth warmer
a greenhouse
What is the name of the renewable energy that is burning organic waste (plants, wood, farm waste)
Biomass
Why is it called the “greenhouse” effect?
Because it similar to how a greenhouse works , the greenhouse traps heat and keeps the plants inside of it warm without letting the heat release