Ecosystem & Conservation
What is energy that comes from sources like the sun, wind, and water called?
Renewable Energy
Name two modes of transportation that are environmentally friendly.
biking, walking, running, roller skating, skateboarding, or taking public transportation
What word describes the clearing of Earth's forests on a massive scale, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.
What is Deforestation.
(Deforestation has many negative effects on the environment, but the most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species. 70% of Earth’s land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes.)
The temperature rises because the sun’s heat and light is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere. What is the name for this occurrence?
What is the greenhouse effect
What device converts sunlight directly into electricity?
What is a solar panel (or photovoltaic cell).
What transportation option involves multiple people sharing a ride to reduce the number of cars on the road?
What is carpooling.
This ecological concept refers to the variety of life forms in a given area, including the number of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.
What is Biodiversity.
Name a renewable energy source that generates electricity from moving water.
What is hydropower.
On average, do cars manufactured today or those manufactured in the 1920s burn more gasoline?
Today's cars consume more gas.
(The automobiles of the 21st century are the most inefficient in history, largely due to the increase in SUV sales, which account for more than 50% of America's cars.)
These ecosystems, characterized by their salty water and unique plant and animal life, are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity.
Hint: They are crucial within Florida's environment
What are Mangroves.
Mangroves provide critical habitat for adult fish and act as nursery habitat. They also stabilize the shoreline and help prevent damages to coasts due to storm surge or erosion.
This form of energy, often used in nuclear power plants, involves splitting atomic nuclei to release energy.
What is nuclear fission.
Name one city known for its extensive network of bicycle-friendly infrastructure.
Copenhagen, Portland, Salt Lake City, or Amsterdam
This organization, founded in 1961, is known for its work in protecting endangered species and promoting conservation efforts worldwide.
What is the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
How many deaths per year does the World Health Organization attribute to climate change? a) 67,000 b) 100,000 c) 150,000
What is c) 150,000 global deaths
What do we call energy produced from the heat stored inside the Earth?
What is Geothermal energy
(heat energy from the earth- Geothermal resources are reservoirs of hot water that exist or are human-made at varying temperatures and depths below the earth's surface.)
How many vehicles are on the road in America?
a). 754 million b). 284 million c). 967 thousand
More than 284 million vehicles in operation (VIO) on US roads