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Match the following greenhouse gases with their chemical formulas:
Match the following greenhouse gases with their chemical formulas:
Carbon dioxide = $CO_2$ Methane = $CH_4$ Nitrous oxide = $N_2O$ Fluorinated gases = $F$-gases
Match the effects of global warming with their descriptions:
Match the effects of global warming with their descriptions:
Rising Sea Levels = Melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, causing sea levels to rise Extreme Weather Events = Increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall Changes in Precipitation Patterns = Altered patterns of rainfall and snowfall, leading to droughts and floods Loss of Biodiversity = Rising temperatures affecting ecosystems, leading to extinction of species
Match the consequences of inaction with their descriptions:
Match the consequences of inaction with their descriptions:
Catastrophic Consequences = Sea-level rise, more frequent natural disasters, and food and water shortages Economic Impacts = Damage to infrastructure, loss of productivity, and increased healthcare costs Social Impacts = Not mentioned in the passage Environmental Impacts = Not mentioned in the passage
Match the mitigation strategies with their descriptions:
Match the mitigation strategies with their descriptions:
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Match the adaptation and resilience strategies with their descriptions:
Match the adaptation and resilience strategies with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Definition and Causes
- Global warming refers to the long-term trend of rising average global temperatures, primarily caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases, such as:
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Methane (CH4)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- Fluorinated gases (F-gases)
Greenhouse Effect
- Natural process that traps heat in the atmosphere, keeping the planet warm enough to support life
- Enhanced greenhouse effect due to human activities, leading to global warming
Effects of Global Warming
- Rising Sea Levels: Melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, causing sea levels to rise
- Extreme Weather Events: Increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall
- Changes in Precipitation Patterns: Altered patterns of rainfall and snowfall, leading to droughts and floods
- Loss of Biodiversity: Rising temperatures affecting ecosystems, leading to extinction of species
- Negative Impacts on Human Health: Increased risk of heat-related illnesses, respiratory problems, and vector-borne diseases
Consequences of Inaction
- Catastrophic Consequences: Sea-level rise, more frequent natural disasters, and food and water shortages
- Economic Impacts: Damage to infrastructure, loss of productivity, and increased healthcare costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Transition to renewable energy sources, increase energy efficiency, and implement carbon capture and storage
- Protect and Restore Natural Carbon Sinks: Preserve and expand forests, wetlands, and oceans to absorb CO2
- Sustainable Land Use: Implement practices like agroforestry, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture to reduce deforestation and promote carbon sequestration
Adaptation and Resilience
- Develop Early Warning Systems: Improve weather forecasting and monitoring to prepare for extreme weather events
- Implement Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Design and build infrastructure to withstand rising temperatures and extreme weather events
- Climate-Smart Agriculture: Develop and implement practices that enhance agricultural productivity and resilience in the face of climate change
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Test your knowledge of global warming, its causes, effects, and consequences. Learn about the importance of mitigation strategies and adaptation methods to combat climate change.
