Greenhouse Gases
Which greenhouse gas is most prevalent in Earth's atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
The burning of _________ to produce electricity emits more CO2 than natural gases and oil
Coal
Which type of alternative energy converts waste into a renewable energy source?
Biomass
What is one way that we can make an immediate (quick and cheap) change in our energy consumption?
Possible answers:
-Turn off lights when not is use
-Upgrade light bulbs
-Use of public transportation (if applicable)
-Carpool
Where did Mrs. Dixon go to college?
Eureka College
Which greenhouse gas is largely associated with cattle ranches and feed lots?
Methane
Which cause of climate change produces the most greenhouse gas emissions?
Electricity
Which type of alternative energy uses the power of water to create electricity?
Hydroelectricity
True or False: Potholes and bumpy roads can lead to more GHG emissions and lower fuel economy
True - badly paved roads are harder on vehicles, making them use more gasoline and output more CO2
Correctly spell Mrs. Dixon's first name.
Blayne
A gas that is found in Earth's atmosphere that traps heat, causing the Earth to warm over time.
Which rain forest has lost 20% of its total acres due to deforestation?
Amazon
What is the most common technique for harnessing geothermal energy?
Dry Steam technology
Why should people buy wood products that are harvested in a sustainable manner?
Companies will replant a tree to replace the ones that were cut down to manufacture their goods
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True or false: water vapor can be considered a greenhouse gas
True - when combined with other gases it can also contribute to the warming of the atmosphere.
Which country emits the most greenhouse gases?
A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. United Kingdom
China, accounting for 29.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
How much sunlight to we have available to us to use as solar energy? (looking for a percentage)
30%
What is expected to happen over time in regards to climate change and the weather?
Lower number of weather events, but with higher force and destructive power.
What else is she involved in at FCHS?
-Flags coach
-Freshman class sponsor
List 3 of 5 potential causes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Any combo of these will work:
-Electricity
-Transportation
-Industry/production
-Agriculture
-Commercial and residential buildings
Transportation accounts for about how much of the world's greenhouse gas emissions?
A. 50%
B. 5%
C. 20%
D. 75%
C. 20% - this is the second highest cause of GHG emissions
Any combo of the following:
-Nuclear
-Wind
-Biomass
-Geothermal
-Solar
-Hydroelectricity
How are sea creatures impacted by climate change? (at least one example from class)
-Coral bleaching
-Trash that accumulates
-Polluted water
-Warmer water temps, movement of habitat
How many siblings does Mrs. Dixon have?
Bonus points if you can tell me the age of at least one of them!
2 sisters - ages 21 and 4