Fossil Fuels & Greenhouse Gases
What is the greenhouse effect?
Certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth
Which country presently emits the most CO2/greenhouse gases?
China
How can global warming cause sea levels to rise?
Melting glaciers and ice caps
What is climate change?
A change in global or regional climate patterns
Two examples of fossil fuels used for energy production
Oil and coal
This region of the Earth experiences some of the most dramatic changes due to climate change
The Arctic
The average weather for a region over a long period of time is... ________.
Climate
Examples of how humans minimize the amount of green house gases we emit into the atmosphere
- Drive less/use public transportation
- Conserve water
- Use renewable resources/energy
The two green house gases which have contributed the most to global warming
Carbon Dioxide and Methane
What act done globally eradicates our planet's way of regulating CO2?
True or False: Climate change and global warming have led to exponentially more unpredictable weather patterns events
True
40th
The historical event which led to human activity being the main driver of climate change
The Industrial Revolution
These regions are known for having the lowest greenhouse gas emissions–due to a lack of industrialization
The number of years in the past five years (2021-2025) to be on the top 10 of hottest years on record (since 1850)
4
The year UConn aims to be carbon neutral
2030