Greenhouse Effect
The process that occurs when gases in the atmosphere trap the Sun's heat and make Earth warmer.
Greenhouse effect
What is happening to the average surface temperature on Earth?
It is increasing
List the 2 types of fossil fuels
Coal, oil, natural gas
How could climate change affect a person living near the coast?
Sea level rise and flooding
A resource that is used up faster than it can be replenished in nature.
A gas that traps heat on earth is called a ____________ gas.
Greenhouse
How is global warming affecting glaciers on Earth?
They are shrinking in size.
Where do fossil fuels come from?
The chemical remains of dead plants and animals.
Name 3 ways animals are being affected by global warming.
loss of sea ice, rising sea level, warmer water, stronger storms leading to beach erosion.
List 2 nonrenewable resources
coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, minerals
Name 2 greenhouse gases
CO2, methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide, CFCs
What is a glacier?
A large mass of ice.
How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?
Millions of years
Explain one way climate change is affecting polar bears.
Making it harder to hunt, risk of drowning
List 2 types of renewable energy resources
Solar, wind, geothermal, water, biomass
The increase of Earth's average surface temperature due to an increase in greenhouse gases is called ____________.
Global Warming
What is happening to the temperature of Earth's oceans as a result of global warming? Why does this happen?
The oceans average temperature is increasing because water absorbs more of the heat.
List 2 natural causes of global warming.
Volcanic eruptions, Earth's orbit, changes in the sun's energy, human's and animals respiration ( breathing)
Name 3 animals that are being directly affected by global warming.
polar bears, snow leopard, green sea turtle, giant panda, beluga whale, monarch butterfly, arctic fox, narwhal
What are 2 things humans can do to reduce our carbon footprint?
electric cars, reduce use of factories, stop deforestation, reduce electricity use
Long term changes in the climate including average temperature and precipitation. The "side effects" of global warming.
Climate change
Mane 2 things that are major contributors to the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Transportation, Electricity, Industry
List 3 ways humans are causing global warming.
1. we burn coal to make electricity
2. we burn oil
3. we use chemicals to make things
4. we cut down trees
5. we burn gas to cook food
Explain the effects global warming is having on extreme weather events.
There have been more billion dollar disasters since the Earth's temperature has risen.
How does agriculture/farming/cattle raising contribute to global warming?