It's A Numbers Game
What percent of our planet is water?
70%
One of the 3 R's, where you use less of a product
REDUCE
The planet's temperature is increasing due to greenhouse gases
global warming
coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of
FOSSIL FUELS
What percent of Earth's water is fresh water?
3%
One of the 3 R's, where you take an old product and make a new product from it
RECYCLING
The main greenhouse gas
CARBON DIOXIDE
Earth’s temperatures are stable because we
are surrounded by ________ which allows the
right amount of sunlight in to warm the Earth
an atmosphere
Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?
glaciers
One of the 3 R's, where you use a product over and over again
REUSE
This effect is responsible for trapping gases on a planet, causing the temperature to rise
GREENHOUSE EFFECT
A term refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a region
Climate
Where is most of Earth's saltwater?
OCEANS
A new R, where you DENY the use of a product
REFUSE
Riding a bike or walk to a destination is a way to cut down on what?
greenhouse gases or air pollution
Sea-level rise
A warmer climate
More frequent and intense weather events
These are effects of
Effects of climate change
The act of saving resources
conservation
Tiny, broken pieces of plastic that often get in our water supply
MICROPLASTICS
carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor are examples of...
greenhouse gases
Which animal is being affected by climate change due to the loss of ice?
polar bear