Climate Change
What is climate Change?
Climate change refers to any long term trends or shifts in climate over many decades.
What is global warming?
A gradual increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere (caused by an increase in CO2 and other pollutants).
What animal is being affected by the ice melting?
Polar Bears
in 10,000 years, New Jersey will be ____ percent flooded.
68.4%
Is climate change real?
Yes! If we don't get it together, then we could be putting ourselves in danger!
What does Climate Change cause?
It can expand land and water.
What could we do to help climate change?
Walk wherever you can instead of driving, or recycle!
What animal is endangered due to the change in water temperatures?
Salmon
In 10,000 years, Connecticut will be ____ percent flooded.
22.8%
How has climate changed in the past?
There is evidence that our climate has warmed over the past century!
What amount of carbon dioxide has been produced since the industrial age?
The carbon dioxide levels have increased by 40%.
A fuel that comes from petroleum, coal, or natural gas, which comes from living matter.
Fossil fuels
What animal cannot find food due to the sea warming?
Puffins
In 10,000 years, Florida will be ____ percent flooded.
97.3%
What is the greenhouse effect?
The trapping of the sun's warmth in our planet.
Why is the Greenhouse effect Important?
Without the Greenhouse Effect we wouldn't be able to live on the earth, it would be too cold.
How much CO2 does the U.S. give out each year?
In total, the U.S. give off about 6 billion tons of CO2 every single year.
What animal is being affected by rising sea levels?
Sea Turtles
In 10,000 years, Hawaii will be ____ percent flooded.
6.5%
Which state will be Completely submerged underwater?
Florida
What is the atmosphere?
The atmosphere is all around us and its made up of a layer of gases that surrounds the earth.
What is one type of Greenhouse gas?
Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone e.t.c.
What animals are in danger from deforestation?
Orangutans
What country will be submerged underwater first?
The Maldives
What percentage of animals have eaten plastic?
It's estimated that 90% of all seabirds have eaten pieces of plastic!