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What is a direct result of rising temperatures due to global warming?
What is a direct result of rising temperatures due to global warming?
- Melting of polar ice caps (correct)
- More stable weather patterns
- Decrease in ocean temperatures
- Increased tree cover
What is primarily responsible for the increase in atmospheric temperature linked to climate change?
What is primarily responsible for the increase in atmospheric temperature linked to climate change?
- Urbanization trends
- Burning fossil fuels (correct)
- Deforestation practices
- Increased rainfall
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urban sprawl?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urban sprawl?
- More dense urban populations (correct)
- Land degradation
- Environmental health issues
- Increased traffic
What causes acid rain?
What causes acid rain?
What percentage of land is currently covered by forests?
What percentage of land is currently covered by forests?
Flashcards
Global Warming
Global Warming
The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature, primarily caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels, leading to changes in weather patterns and rising sea levels.
Deforestation
Deforestation
The clearing of forests for other land uses, such as agriculture, urbanization, and logging, which has significant impacts on the environment, including biodiversity loss and carbon dioxide release.
Climate Change
Climate Change
The long-term shift in weather patterns and average temperatures caused by the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This can lead to more extreme weather events and rising sea levels.
Acid Rain
Acid Rain
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Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl
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Study Notes
Global Warming
- Rising temperatures in oceans and on earth's surface.
- Causes natural disasters including flooding, melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels, and unpredictable precipitation patterns such as flash floods, hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, excessive snow, and desertification.
- Contributes to habitat loss and species extinction.
Deforestation
- Forests currently cover 30% of the land.
- Tree cover is lost annually for residential, industrial, or commercial development.
- Reduces biodiversity and contributes to soil erosion.
Climate Change
- Caused by the increase in atmospheric temperature due to burning fossil fuels and industrial emissions of harmful gases.
- Leads to more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
Acid Rain
- Occurs due to pollutants in the atmosphere.
- Caused by fossil fuel combustion and volcanic eruptions.
- Releases harmful gases into the atmosphere, damaging ecosystems and human health.
- Increases acidity in soil and water.
Urban Sprawl
- Population migration from dense urban areas to less populated rural areas.
- Leads to land degradation, increased traffic, and environmental and health issues such as air pollution and loss of green spaces.
Importance of Environmental Protection
- Emphasizes the significance of stopping harmful practices for a sustainable future.
- Calls for action to create a better and peaceful future.
- Protecting the environment is essential for human well-being and the survival of other species.
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Explore critical topics surrounding environmental issues, including global warming, deforestation, climate change, and acid rain. This quiz highlights the impact of human activities on ecosystems and the importance of environmental protection. Test your knowledge on the challenges our planet faces today.
