Global Warming
What can you do to reduce global warming? (Give atleast 2 answers)
Save energy, recycle, use renewable energy, plant trees.
A popular renewable energy source is _______.
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Hydropower, Geothermal energy, Biomass, Tidal energy, Ocean thermal energy
What is the main environmental benefit of using renewable energy?
A) Reduced air and water pollution
B) Increased fossil fuel consumption
C) Creation of nuclear waste
D) Decreased biodiversity
A) Reduced air and water pollution
A layer in the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Ozone Layer
It converts sunlight into electricity, providing a renewable energy source and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Solar panels
Name at least one of the three greenhouse gases.
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide.
It is transforming waste into new, valuable products.
Recycling? Upcycling?
Upcycling
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
A) Coal
B) Natural Gas
C) Solar Energy
D) Nuclear Energy
C) Solar Energy
The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, including oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
Atmosphere
It harnesses wind energy to generate electricity, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A) Wind Turbine
B) Windmill
A) Wind Turbine
How does global warming affect sea levels?
Melts ice and expands seawater, causing sea levels to rise.
It is growing crops in stacked layers to save space and resources. What is this method called?
A) Hydroponics
B) Vertical farming
C) Aquaponics
D) Traditional farming
B) Vertical farming
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
A) Hydropower
B) Fossil Fuels
C) Wind Energy
D) Biomass
B) Fossil Fuels
What causes tides?
A) Earth's rotation
B) The gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's oceans
C) Ocean currents
D) Wind blowing across the surface of the ocean
B) The gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earth's oceans
It optimizes energy distribution and incorporates renewable sources, improving efficiency and reducing energy wastage.
A) Energy Storage Systems
B) Microgrid Systems
C) Smart Grid Technology
C) Smart Grid Technology
It is the total greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or group.
Carbon footprint
Collecting and storing rainwater for reuse to conserve water is called:
A) Desalination
B) Water filtration
C) Rainwater harvesting
D) Water reclamation
C) Rainwater harvesting
Which of the following countries is known for leading in wind energy production?
A) Japan
B) Denmark
C) Brazil
D) Russia
B) Denmark
A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
Ecosystem
Technologies like algae-based biofuels offer cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.
A) Bioenergy Innovations
B) Hydrogen Fuel Cells
C) Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
A) Bioenergy Innovations
It the warming caused by gases trapping heat in the atmosphere.
The Greenhouse Effect
Balancing emissions with absorption or offsetting is known as:
A) Carbon footprint
B) Carbon neutrality
C) Carbon sequestration
D) Carbon capture
B) Carbon neutrality
What type of renewable energy uses organic materials like plants and animal waste to produce energy?
A) Geothermal Energy
B) Biomass Energy
C) Wind Energy
D) Hydropower
B) Biomass Energy
The study of the Earth and its processes, including geology, meteorology, and oceanography.
Earth Science
It includes devices and plants engineered to remove pollutants from indoor and outdoor air.
A) Green Building Materials
B) Air Purification Systems
C) Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
B) Air Purification Systems