Global Atmospheric Changes and Weather Patterns
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What is one effect of longer growing seasons on allergies?

  • No effect on allergies
  • Decrease in pollen production
  • Increase in pollen production (correct)
  • Shorter allergy seasons
  • Human activities have no influence on climate change.

    False

    Name one of the protocols aimed at addressing climate change.

    Montreal Protocol or Kyoto Protocol

    The earth’s oceans are now _____ percent more acidic than they were in preindustrial times.

    <p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following protocols with their primary focus:

    <p>Montreal Protocol = Phasing out ozone-depleting gases Kyoto Protocol = Reducing greenhouse gases Philippine Environmental Jurisprudence = Implementing local environmental laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ocean acidification primarily occur?

    <p>Absorption of carbon dioxide emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rising ocean temperatures have no impact on coral reefs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one impact of climate change on species migration patterns?

    <p>Alteration of traditional migration patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method of mitigating climate change?

    <p>Planting and maintaining forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ozone depletion leads to an increase in harmful UV radiation reaching Earth.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to manage carbon emissions from fossil fuels?

    <p>Carbon capture and storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The practice of switching to hybrid cars is an example of _______.

    <p>increasing efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines climate?

    <p>Long-term average of weather over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following methods with their purpose:

    <p>Carbon taxes = Policy for reducing carbon emissions Energy efficiency = Reducing overall energy consumption Ozone layer = Protecting against UV radiation Adaptation = Adjusting to climate change impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Greenhouse gases include only carbon dioxide and methane.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for ozone depletion?

    <p>Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two major factors that determine Earth's climate?

    <p>Temperature and precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adapting involves making long-term changes to prevent climate change effects.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adaptation measure for coastal areas facing rising sea levels?

    <p>Construction of sea walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___ is a significant and long-lasting change in the Earth's climate.

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the natural causes of climate change with their descriptions:

    <p>Volcanic eruption = Releases toxic gases and ash into the atmosphere Orbital Changes = Changes in Earth's orbit affecting climate Milankovitch theory = Explains Earth's climate variations due to orbital changes Carbon Dioxide theory = Describes how increased CO2 traps outgoing radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?

    <p>Increased solar energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What human activities are primarily responsible for climate changes observed in the industrial era?

    <p>Emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, and land-use change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ozone layer is one of the examples of strategies to mitigate or adapt to global climate change.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect leading to global warming?

    <p>Human activities such as burning fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Climate change is projected to result in approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major health risks are associated with rising global temperatures?

    <p>Heat stress, heatstroke, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As the Arctic heats, it is expected to cause oceans to rise between _____ and _____ feet by 2100.

    <p>one, four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following health effects or risks with their respective descriptions:

    <p>Heat-related illnesses = Includes heat stress and heatstroke Respiratory issues = Worsened by increased air pollution Vector-borne diseases = Examples include Dengue fever and West Nile virus Extreme weather events = Causes injuries and contamination of drinking water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding climate change's impact on agriculture?

    <p>Climate change can result in longer growing seasons for some regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The capacity of ecosystems such as _____ and _____ to buffer impacts is being overwhelmed by climate change.

    <p>forests, wetlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Extreme weather events related to climate change can lead to community displacement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Global Atmospheric Changes

    • Global atmospheric changes include significant and long-lasting changes in Earth's climate and weather patterns.
    • These changes threaten food production, increase sea levels, and create risks of catastrophic flooding.
    • Key factors sustaining life include solar energy, biogeochemical cycles, and gravity.
    • Human activities, including fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, are major contributors to observed climate changes, especially in the last six decades.
    • Natural causes of climate change include volcanic eruptions (releasing ashes, dust, toxic gases) and orbital changes (Earth's orbit variations).
    • The carbon dioxide theory proposes that increasing carbon dioxide levels make the atmosphere opaque, trapping outgoing radiation, and raising temperatures.

    Weather

    • Weather describes atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place.
    • Weather patterns change frequently (minutes, hours, days, or even weeks).
    • Weather elements include temperature, atmospheric pressure, precipitation, cloudiness, humidity, and wind.
    • Examples of weather conditions include sunny, partly sunny, partly cloudy, sun and rain, raining, thunderstorms, snowing, cloudy, windy, rainbow, tornados/hurricanes, and clear.

    Climate

    • Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular region.
    • Climate factors include solar intensity, Earth's distance from the sun, Earth's tilt, distribution of water and landmasses, and atmospheric gas composition.
    • Other climate factors include latitude, elevation, distance from the ocean, geographic location, wind, humidity, fog, cloud cover, and lightning (in certain areas).
    • Climate patterns can persist for weeks, months, or years.

    Global Climate Change

    • Human activities are a major cause of global climate change.
    • Climate change includes rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, shrinking snow and glaciers, and ongoing human activities.
    • Greenhouse gases (water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, CFCs, and halocarbons) trap heat and warm the Earth's surface.

    Greenhouse Effect

    • The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface.
    • Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's average temperature would be significantly colder.
    • Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, agriculture, and land clearing, increase greenhouse gas concentrations, enhancing the greenhouse effect and resulting in global warming.

    Health Effects of Climate Change

    • Climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050.
    • Rising global temperatures will increase heat stress, heatstroke, and cardiovascular and kidney diseases.
    • Worsening air pollution negatively affects respiratory health, especially for people with asthma.
    • Extreme weather events like storms and flooding can lead to injuries, drinking water contamination, and damages to infrastructure.

    Loss of Natural Resources

    • Climate change is overwhelming the capacity of ecosystems like forests, barrier beaches, and wetlands to buffer extreme weather events (fires, floods, and storms).
    • Rising ocean temperatures impact marine life and reduce food production, harming fishing communities.

    Changes in Natural Habitats

    • The Arctic is heating at a faster rate than other regions on Earth, causing ice sheets to melt and sea levels to rise.
    • Climate change alters growing seasons, intensifies and lengthens allergy seasons, and negatively impacts the habitats and species of different organisms.

    Changing Ocean Chemistry

    • Earth's oceans absorb fossil fuel emissions; this makes them more acidic.
    • More acidic oceans threaten underwater life, particularly organisms with skeletons or shells (oysters, clams, and coral).
    • Ocean warming further impacts the range and population of underwater species, contributing to coral bleaching events.

    Protocols and Mitigation Strategies

    • International protocols, such as the Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol, aim to address global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
    • Mitigation strategies include reducing energy use, increasing energy efficiency, switching to hybrid or electric vehicles, using renewable energy sources, planting trees and managing forests, and managing carbon.

    Adaptation Strategies

    • Adaptation strategies involve adjusting to the consequences of climate change.
    • These strategies include protecting coastal lands from rising sea levels, relocating coastal communities, and adapting to changing agricultural zones.

    Ozone Layer Depletion

    • The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
    • Ozone depletion occurs due to human-released pollutants (CFCs and halons).
    • The depletion of the ozone layer causes problems like eye damage and skin cancer.

    Ozone Layer Depletion: International Efforts

    • The Montreal Protocol (an international commitment) aims to phase out chemicals depleting the ozone layer.
    • Volcanic eruptions can temporarily reduce ozone levels.

    Conclusion

    • Human activities significantly impact Earth's climate.
    • Various protocols, mitigation, and adaptation responses are important.
    • There is a need for collective action to address climate change.

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    Explore the critical factors influencing global atmospheric changes and the implications for climate and weather. This quiz covers key concepts such as human activities contributing to climate change and natural phenomena affecting weather patterns. Test your understanding of how these elements interact and their impact on our planet.

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