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What is one major consequence of reduced rainfall due to climate change?
What is one major consequence of reduced rainfall due to climate change?
- Increased agricultural productivity
- Higher levels of freshwater reserves
- Desertification of vast regions (correct)
- More frequent rain showers
Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere?
Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere?
- Hydrogen
- Ozone
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) (correct)
- Nitrogen
How does climate change contribute to natural disasters?
How does climate change contribute to natural disasters?
- By increasing the frequency and intensity of disasters (correct)
- By ensuring more balanced weather patterns
- By reducing the overall temperature of the Earth
- By decreasing humidity in the atmosphere
What affects marine ecosystems as a result of increasing temperatures?
What affects marine ecosystems as a result of increasing temperatures?
What role do human activities play in climate change?
What role do human activities play in climate change?
Flashcards
Climate Change Cause
Climate Change Cause
Increased greenhouse gases (GHGs) from human activities using fossil fuels, like transportation and agriculture.
Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
GHGs in the atmosphere trap energy, keeping Earth warm and supporting life.
Climate Change Impact: Rainfall
Climate Change Impact: Rainfall
Reduced rainfall and desertification caused by water stress on plants.
Climate Change Impact: Temperature Rise
Climate Change Impact: Temperature Rise
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Climate Change Impact: Natural Disasters
Climate Change Impact: Natural Disasters
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Study Notes
Environmental Challenges
- Key environmental challenges include climate change, resource depletion, environmental degradation, and ecosystem destruction
- Climate change is the observed global warming due to increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Climate Change
- Greenhouse gases originate from human activities like fossil fuel use (transportation, industries like oil refineries, steel, and chemical production), and agriculture.
- Climate change has significant consequences, impacting water resources (reduced rainfall, impacting water reserves), temperatures (increased heatwaves and higher temperatures), and natural events (more intense and frequent natural disasters like floods and wildfires)
Greenhouse Effect
- Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap energy emitted by the Earth, keeping the planet warm.
- Human activities increase GHGs (carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxides, and chlorofluorocarbons), impacting the planet's thermal balance and accelerating climate change.
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This quiz explores key environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and ecosystem destruction. Understand how human activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and their impacts on the planet's climate and natural resources.
