Personal & Fun Questions
What is one outdoor activity you love to do?
My outdoor activities are ---------
What is a biome, and what characteristics define it?
A biome is a large geographic region characterized by a distinct climate, soil, and vegetation, which determines the types of animal species that inhabit the area.
"What does albedo measure?
The ability of Earth’s surface to reflect sunlight.
What is one rule or guideline in this class?
One rule is ---
Name one environmental problem we face today.
Pollution, climate change-----
Name a favorite animal that lives in your favorite ecosystem.
Mt favorite animal------- that lives in your favorite ecosystem---------.
What are biotic factors in an ecosystem, and can you give examples?
Biotic factors in an ecosystem are living components, such as plants and animals.
Which surfaces have the highest albedo?
Ice and snow
What tool might we use to analyze data in this class?
Chromebook, calculator
What’s one interesting fact about an animal you love?
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What is one way you can reduce your carbon footprint at home?
What is the smallest level of biological organization that consists of very similar individual organisms?
Species
Which surfaces have the lowest albedo?
Dark ocean water and asphalt
What is the cell phone policy in this class?
Cell phones must be kept away and silenced during class.
If you could visit any national park, which one would it be?
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Do you prefer mountains, forests, or beaches, and why
I prefer mountains, forests, or beaches, and why
What is the primary cause of increasing global temperatures?
The buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.
How does increased greenhouse gases affect Earth’s albedo?
It reduces ice cover (high-albedo surfaces), leading to more absorption of sunlight and further warming.
What is one reason why group work is important in science?
Collaboration, shared ideas
Name one thing plants give us besides oxygen.
Food, medicine
What’s one thing you want to learn in environmental science this year?
I want to learn in environmental science this year-------
What property of water allows insects to walk on its surface?
Surface tension, caused by cohesion between water molecules.
What happens to energy absorbed by Earth’s surface?
It is converted to heat and radiated as infrared energy, some of which is trapped by greenhouse gases.
What’s one lab safety rule to always follow?
Wear goggles, no food/drink in the lab.
What’s one fun or interesting thing you did this winter or summer?
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