Climate Change
What is climate change?
long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
What is air pollution?
contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere
What is a drought?
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
What are fossil fuels?
How many colors are in the rainbow?
Name one effect of climate change on weather patterns?
Unpredictable weather patterns
Name one major source of air pollution
Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires
Name one cause of droughts
lack of rainfall
Name one type of fossil fuel
How many days are in a year ?
365
What gases are primarily responsible for climate change?
carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, and water vapor
How can air pollution affect human health ?
it can lead to a wide range of diseases, including stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, trachea, bronchus and lung cancers, aggravated asthma and lower respiratory infections
How can droughts impact agriculture?
crop failure and pasture losses
How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?
When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the air. Greenhouse gases trap heat in our atmosphere, causing global warming.
what is the 23rd letter in the alphabet?
W
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
When deforestation occurs, much of the carbon stored by trees is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide
what is smog?
air pollution that reduces visibility, fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants.
What regions are most affected by droughts?
the Southwest, the Midwest, and the Southeast
What are renewable energy sources that can replace fossil fuels?
renewable energy, nuclear power, hydrogen, biomass, and geothermal energy
what year did Fortnite come out?
2017
Explain how climate change affects oceans?
ice-melting, sea-level rise, marine heatwaves, and ocean acidification.
Explain the relationship between air pollution and climate change
Both air pollution and climate change are mainly caused by burning fossil fuels - and they share many of the same solutions.
Describe how climate change can lead to more frequent droughts?
Warmer temperatures enhance evaporation, which reduces surface water and dries out soils and vegetation.
Explain why it's important to reduce fossil fuel use
to help our environment
How many pieces does a standard chess set have?
32 pieces, 16 per side