Greenhouse gases
why are Greenhouses important?
it Keeps the Earth warmer to sustain life
What is a Renewable source?
Source of energy that wont run out
What is climate change?
long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
Is plastic biodegradable?
No it isn't
What is habitat fragmentation?
Habitat fragmentation is the reduction of a habitat
What is the world's largest carbon sink?
The Ocean
What is a nonrenewable source?
A source that will eventually run out
Weather is meassured over a short period of time whilst climate is measured over a long period of time
What are the two types of plastic?
thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics
Define an endangered species
An endangered species is a species that is close to being driven to extinction
How much higher are current carbon dioxide levels than in the pre-industrial era?
50%
Is natural gas renewable or nonrenewable?
Nonrenewable
What are some effects of global warming?
Ice caps melting, habitat fragmentation
Why is pollution bad
Pollutants in the air can be toxic to sensitive plants and trees, while pollutants in rainfall damage habitats by depositing acid or excess nutrients
What is an extirpated animal?
One that has went extinct in a certain region but still exists elsewhere
What are the 4 main Greenhouse gases?
Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide, oxygen, argon
Renewable
How does human population growth contribute to climate change?
The more people that live on Earth, the more carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere causing the ozone to deplete.
Why does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch exist?
It acts as a vortex to suck in plastics and garbage into one uncontrolled point of the Ocean.
What is a threatened animal
Threatened or vulnerable species are likely to become endangered in the future
What is the most abundant greenhouse gas?
water vapor
Is solar power renewable or nonrenewable?
Renewable
How does sea ice melting form a positive feedback loop with global warming?
It lets us know how much we are affecting the Earth.
What are the causes and effects of deforestation?
Causes: Need of wood, Agriculture
Effects: habitat fragmentation, less oxygen
What is a Hybrid animal?
it is the offspring resulting from two different species