Climate Change and Clean Energy Sources

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Questions and Answers

What causes sea levels to rise?

Decrease in water temperature
Melting glaciers and ice sheets on land (correct)
Melting floating ice and icebergs
Increase in atmospheric pressure

What percentage of incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth's oceans?

64%
4%
11%
20% (correct)

Melting floating ice and icebergs contribute to rising sea levels.

False (B)

Earth's atmosphere absorbs more solar energy than the hydrosphere.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name one human activity that increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Burning fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the program aimed at reducing vehicle emissions?

Drive Clean Signup and view all the answers

The total percentage of incoming solar energy absorbed by Earth is ____%.

89 Signup and view all the answers

The anthropogenic greenhouse effect refers to the warming of the Earth due to __________ activities.

human Signup and view all the answers

Match the sources of greenhouse gases with the activities that contribute to them:

Heating = Use of fossil fuels for warmth Electricity = Power generation from coal and gas Transportation = Emissions from vehicles Industry = Manufacturing processes and waste Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of Earth's climate system with their descriptions:

Atmosphere = Gaseous layer surrounding Earth Hydrosphere = Total water on Earth Lithosphere = Earth's crust and solid land Biosphere = Regions of Earth inhabited by living things Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of clean energy?

Natural gas (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of personal greenhouse gas emissions?

Food Preparation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Rising sea levels are one of the effects of climate change in the Arctic.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Using renewable energy sources can help reduce personal greenhouse gas emissions.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the issuance year of Ontario's Climate Action Plan?

2007 Signup and view all the answers

To reduce environmental impact in agriculture, one might adopt sustainable ______ practices.

farming Signup and view all the answers

Name one step individuals can take to reduce their personal greenhouse gas emissions.

Use public transport Signup and view all the answers

Match the following impacts on climate change with their descriptions:

Rising sea levels = Flooding of coastal regions Loss of habitats = Threats to biodiversity Release of greenhouse gases = Contributing to global warming Changes in ocean currents = Affecting marine ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

One effective way to lower emissions from heating and cooling is to reduce _____ use.

energy Signup and view all the answers

Match the steps to reduce emissions with their descriptions:

Use public transport = Decrease reliance on personal vehicles Recycle and reduce waste = Minimize the amount of trash sent to landfills Buy local and sustainable food = Support local economies and reduce transportation emissions Use renewable energy sources = Adopt energy sources that are replenished naturally Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Clean Energy Sources

Energy sources that produce minimal or no greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment.

Climate Change Impacts in the Arctic

The impact of climate change on the Arctic region, characterized by rising sea levels, shifting ocean currents, the release of greenhouse gases, altered weather patterns, habitat loss, and increasing health risks for Arctic communities.

Risks of Geoengineering

Three potential risks associated with geoengineering, a deliberate intervention in Earth's climate system. These risks include unintended environmental damage, uneven benefits leading to some areas being worse off than others, and ethical concerns regarding the large-scale manipulation of the climate.

Ontario Climate Action Plan

A plan implemented by the government of Ontario, Canada, in 2007 with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change within the province.