Ozone Depletion
What layer of the atmosphere protects life by blocking harmful UV rays?
Ozone layer
What is the name for gases that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere?
Greenhouse Gases
What happens to sea level when ice melts and water expands?
sea level rise
What happens when coral turns white because it loses algae?
Coral bleaching
What is the term for a species that moves to a new place and causes problems?
invasive species
Name the chemical once used in refrigerators and sprays that harms the ozone.
CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)
Name one greenhouse gas other than carbon dioxide.
methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor, or CFCs?
Name one problem sea level rise causes for people.
flooding, saltwater in drinking water, or people having to move
What gas causes ocean acidification
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Name one example of an invasive species in the U.S.
zebra mussel, kudzu vine, Asian carp, or Burmese python
What international agreement worked to stop of use of CFCs?
What do greenhouse gases trap to warm the Earth?
heat (infrared radiation)
What tiny insect spreads diseases like Zika and malaria?
Mosquito
What do shell-making animals need that becomes harder to find in acidic water?
carbonate ions
What U.S. law protects animals and plants that are in danger of disappearing?
Endangered Species Act
What is the name of the gas that CFCs release that destroys ozone?
Chlorine
What is the term for how much a gas warms the Earth compared to CO2?
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
What happens when warmer air moves deserts farther from the equator
Hadley Cell expansion
Name one harmful effect of toxic algae blooms.
killing fish, making water unsafe, or blocking sunlight
What is the name of areas that protect animals and plants from harm
wildlife preserves or protected habitats
What are clouds above Antarctica called that help release harmful chlorine?
Polar stratospheric clouds
What is the name of the effect that keeps Earth warm enough for life?
Greenhouse Effect
What jet stream weakens and causes unusual weather when the Arctic warms
polar jet stream
What is the name of the ocean system that moves warm and cold water around the world
thermohaline circulation
What is the name for paths or bridges that let animals safely move between habitats?
Wildlife corridors