Ice and feedback loops
What is the term for ice breaking off from a glacier?
Calving
What percentage of Earth's water is stored in oceans
97%
name a greenhouse gas
CO2/Methane/water vapor
Where is the "good" ozone located?
The stratosphere
How tall is Mr. Zeng
5'11
What kind of feedback loop amplifies changes in a system?
What type of ice contributes to sea level rise?
Land ice
what type of light is absorbed by GHGs to trap heat?
Infrared light
What type of UV-radiation is completely absorbed by the ozone layer?
UV-C
What country has the biggest population?
India
Give an example of a negative feedback loop related to climate
Increased cloud cover reflecting sunlight and reducing warming
Name 2 places where freshwater is stored besides glaciers and ice caps?
Groundwater and lakes/rivers
Why is the greenhouse gas effect important for life?
It keeps the planet warm enough to sustain life
What is the main cause of ozone depletion?
The release of chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting substances
How many school shootings have there been in the US in just 2025 alone?
In 2025, there have been at least 47 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 13 deaths and 41 injuries
What happens to albedo when ice melts and exposes darker surfaces
it decreases
What is the percentage of Earth's water stored in glaciers and ice caps?
2%
What makes a gas a greenhouse gas?
The ability to absorb and emit infrared light
What's the difference between a good and bad ozone?
Good ozone protects against UV radiation while bad ozone contributes to smog
Who won the Super Bowl in 2000?
The Rams beat the Titans
Explain how Melting ice creates a positive feedback loop.
Melting ice reduces albedo, causing more heat absorption, which leads to further melting
True or False: Melting sea ice directly causes sea level rise
False
Name 2 human activities that increase GHG emissions
Burning fossil fuels and deforestation
What would happen is we lost the ozone layer
More harmful UV radiation would reach the Earth's surface, causing higher rates of skin cancer, cataracts, weaken immune systems, harm plants and animals by disrupting ecosystems, and effect air quality
What production car has the fastest 0-60 miles per hour time?
McMurtry Speirling with a 0-60 time of 1.55 seconds