Global Warming and Climate Change

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Questions and Answers

Match the greenhouse gas with its primary source:

CO₂ = Burning fossil fuels CH₄ = Domesticating farm animals N₂O = Fertilizers O₃ = Tropospheric emissions

Match the climate change term with its description:

Global warming = Increase in Earth's average temperature Greenhouse Effect = Gases trapping heat in the atmosphere Climate change = Variations in climates worldwide Deforestation = Reduction of trees that absorb CO₂

Match the process with its impact on greenhouse gases:

Burning fossil fuels = Increases CO₂ levels Agriculture = Produces methane (CH₄) Waste management = Releases nitrous oxide (N₂O) Tree cutting = Lowers CO₂ absorption

Match the gas with its common name:

H₂O vapour = Water vapor CO₂ = Carbon dioxide CH₄ = Methane N₂O = Nitrous oxide Signup and view all the answers

Match the human activity with its effect on climate change:

Burning coal = Increases greenhouse gases Deforestation = Reduces CO₂ absorption Using fertilizers = Increases N₂O emissions Throwing garbage = Releases methane (CH₄) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sectors with their annual greenhouse gas emissions percentages:

Industrial Processes = 16.8% Power Stations = 21.3% Transportation fuels = 14.0% Agricultural Byproducts = 12.5% Signup and view all the answers

Match the following impacts of climate change globally:

Hotter temperatures = Increased flooding Loss of species/biodiversity = Food insecurity/shortages More health risks = A warming, rising ocean More severe storms = Increased drought Signup and view all the answers

Match the following local impacts of climate change:

Worsening air quality = Decline in local agricultural production Extreme weather events = Decline in local water supplies Living near the sea shore = Heat-related health impacts Rising insurance costs = Flooding in risk-prone areas Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects of climate change on Indigenous people:

Access to nutritious food = Cultural identity affects Access to safe drinking water = Communities disappearing Melting permafrost = Changes in weather patterns Traditional lands lost = Limited access to resources Signup and view all the answers

Match the following causes of severe weather events due to climate change:

Increased heat = More severe storms Changing weather patterns = More health risks Melting ice = Rising ocean levels Decline in biodiversity = Food shortages Signup and view all the answers

Match the following greenhouse gas emissions sectors with their effects:

Fossil fuel retrieval = 11.3% Waste disposal = 3.4% Land use burning = 10.0% Residential and commercial sources = 10.3% Signup and view all the answers

Match the following impacts of climate change on health:

Changing weather patterns = Spreading diseases Heat-related health impacts = Increased air pollution Worsening water quality = Increased health risks Food shortages = Nutritional deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences of climate change on communities:

Higher costs of insurance = Risk-prone areas Loss of traditional food sources = Cultural impacts Extreme weather events = Displaced populations Water scarcity = Resource conflicts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following emissions sources with their impact on global warming:

Burning fossil fuels = Main source of CO₂ emissions Deforestation = Reduction of CO₂ absorption Industrial pollution = Additional greenhouse gases produced Transportation emissions = Significant contributor to air pollution Signup and view all the answers

Match the following renewable energy sources with their type:

Wind = Harnessing air movement Solar = Utilizing sunlight Geothermal = Using Earth's internal heat Hydro = Generating power from water flow Signup and view all the answers

Match the following methods of carbon capture with their description:

Using plants = Absorbing CO₂ naturally Chemical processes = Removing CO₂ from the air with minerals Storing carbon = Keeping CO₂ to prevent atmospheric release Reducing emissions = Lowering the output of harmful gases Signup and view all the answers

Match the following environmental initiatives with their goals:

Carbon taxes = Pricing harmful emissions Energy-efficient appliances = Reducing electricity consumption Public awareness campaigns = Educating people about climate change Recycling programs = Minimizing waste and resource use Signup and view all the answers

Match the following strategies for reducing global warming with their descriptions:

Preserving ecosystems = Maintaining natural habitats Carpooling and public transit = Reducing individual transportation emissions Eating lower on the food chain = Lessening environmental impact from livestock Repairing and reusing items = Extending product life cycle Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences of global warming with their results:

Climate change = Altered weather patterns Increased CO₂ levels = Higher temperatures Melting ice caps = Rising sea levels Wildlife biodiversity loss = Ecosystem imbalance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following activities to their climate impact:

Flying in airplanes = High carbon footprint Using bicycles = Low emissions transport Eating meat = High resource consumption Using energy-efficient lighting = Lower energy demand Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the greenhouse effect with their roles:

CO₂ = Traps heat in the atmosphere Sun's energy = Enters the Earth system Heat buildup = Increases global temperatures Glass of a greenhouse = Prevents heat escape Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Global Warming

The process of Earth's average temperature increasing due to gases trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Greenhouse Effect

A natural process where gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, warming the planet.