Environmental Policy
What is Government responsibility have to do with pollution?
Funding clean technology, managing land use, and holding the (CAA)
Where in the earth's layers does weather come from?
The Troposphere
What do plants produce that is critical to human life?
Energy, turn Co2 into oxygen, and carbohydrates
How is data used to find how the weather will be throughout the week?
Atmospheric data from surface stations like rain gauges and thermometers
What daily habits can you change to help leave a healthy footprint on our earth?
Ride bikes or walk to school, use solar power, and compost food you dont eat
How does climate change local impacts?
Causes intense heatwaves, severe floods, and droughts.
What layer has the thinest amount of air?
The Thermosphere
What is bad about deforestation?
Habitat loss causing biodiversity loss and extinct species
How do extreme events, such as hurricanes or tornadoes mess with the weather?
Warmer air and water is created, droughts and heat dries out things
How does the school impact our footprints?
Massive amounts of energy and water use, Large transportation such as buses, and food waste
What is the "Clean Air Act"?
Allows authority to monitor air pollution from power plants
What is the "shield" layer called?
The Stratosphere
How do flowers reproduce?
Through pollination
how do clouds form and why?
warm air causes moisture to rise and cool while the water vapor gets dense
What is truly needed to make the environment healthier?
Quit smoking/vaping, stop using large amounts of water, and reduce gas use
What are some solutions to pollution?
Renewable resources, and public transportation
What is the middle layer called?
The Mesosphere
What are producers?
Organisms that produce good nutrients and make their own foods
how does lighting happen?
energy builds up making strong electricity fields and overcome air's resistance
Why should we care about biodiversity and our footprints?
Because we all contribute to lots of pollution everyday and it doesn't only impact our health but also the animals and plants around us.
Why is local waste management important?
It is critical for public health, environmental protection, and the overall communities well being
What is the outer layer called?
The Exosphere
What is a decomposer?
Fungi and bacteria that break down dead plants and animals
how does wind work?
Atmospheric pressure caused by uneven heating from the sun
How can you contribute to a better environmental footprint? (Your answer give 3 examples)
My three examples are: Walking to school instead of driving everyday, Turning lights off in rooms I am not currently in, and picking up trash when I see it on the street.