Temperature
Is the earth getting colder or warmer?
warmer
Which population is decreasing? Deer or moose?
Moose
Why are precipitation rates rising?
Warmer temperatures means more evaporation which means more rain
How much shorter is the ice fishing season expected to be?
two weeks
What is the law called that was signed in 2007 to help combat climate change?
The Next Generation Energy Act
How many days of ice have Minnesota lakes lost?
10-14
Has the change in climate helped the widemouth bass increase in population or decrease?
Increase
If precipitation rates are rising, why are we seeing less snow?
warmer temperatures= rain instead of snow
How many days of ice has Lake Superior lost?
23 days
By how much is greenhouse gas emissions required to decrease between 2005 and 2050?
80%
Why are temperatures rising?
More green houses gasses in the atmosphere
Is the walleye population increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing
Over the past 50 years, what percentage have degrees increased per decade?
0.5%
How many days of snow are we expected to lose by 2100?
55 days of snow
What is one example of carbon-containing landscapes in Minnesota?
Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies
How many degrees have temperatures risen in southern Minnesota?
4.9
Why is the walleye population decreasing?
Because of climate change, the temperature of the lakes walleye live in is increasing, and walleye don't do well in warm water.
How many inches of precipitation do we get in Winona?
35
What outdoor winter sport has the biggest impact from climate change?
Cross country skiing and snowmobiling
How will expanding carbon-containing landscapes help combat change?
If these landscapes are expanded, then they will trap more carbon, which will help to cool the planet.