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What is the primary source of methane release in the atmosphere linked to increased agricultural activities?
What is the primary source of methane release in the atmosphere linked to increased agricultural activities?
- Irrigation systems
- Fertilizer use
- Pesticide application
- Anaerobic decomposition of organic matter (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of global warming on climate?
Which of the following is NOT a direct effect of global warming on climate?
- Rising sea levels
- Increase in average global temperatures
- Decrease in snow cover
- Improved crop yields (correct)
Which phenomenon is characterized by prolonged droughts and heat waves as a result of climate change?
Which phenomenon is characterized by prolonged droughts and heat waves as a result of climate change?
- Greenhouse effect
- Ozone depletion
- El Niño phenomenon (correct)
- Acid rain
How do climatic changes affect biomes?
How do climatic changes affect biomes?
What is a significant risk to global food supply due to climate change?
What is a significant risk to global food supply due to climate change?
What role do greenhouse gases play in the atmosphere?
What role do greenhouse gases play in the atmosphere?
What major greenhouse gas is released when fossil fuels are burned?
What major greenhouse gas is released when fossil fuels are burned?
Which gases are identified as the primary absorbers of infrared radiation?
Which gases are identified as the primary absorbers of infrared radiation?
What would likely happen to Earth if the greenhouse effect did not occur?
What would likely happen to Earth if the greenhouse effect did not occur?
What is black carbon, in terms of its environmental impact?
What is black carbon, in terms of its environmental impact?
Why are forests essential for regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
Why are forests essential for regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
What is a significant consequence of the increased amount of greenhouse gases due to human activities?
What is a significant consequence of the increased amount of greenhouse gases due to human activities?
When was the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) formed?
When was the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) formed?
What human activity contributes to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
What human activity contributes to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
Which of the following describes the process of how heat is redistributed after being absorbed by greenhouse gases?
Which of the following describes the process of how heat is redistributed after being absorbed by greenhouse gases?
Which of the following fossil fuels is NOT mentioned as contributing to carbon emissions?
Which of the following fossil fuels is NOT mentioned as contributing to carbon emissions?
What role do photosynthetic organisms play in carbon dioxide regulation?
What role do photosynthetic organisms play in carbon dioxide regulation?
Which components of the atmosphere absorb little or no radiation?
Which components of the atmosphere absorb little or no radiation?
What analogy is used to describe the greenhouse effect?
What analogy is used to describe the greenhouse effect?
How does black carbon affect the atmosphere?
How does black carbon affect the atmosphere?
Which statement about methane is accurate in the context of fossil fuel combustion?
Which statement about methane is accurate in the context of fossil fuel combustion?
What is a major effect of increased acidity in aquatic ecosystems?
What is a major effect of increased acidity in aquatic ecosystems?
What effect does acid deposition have on crops?
What effect does acid deposition have on crops?
Which of the following is a solution to acid deposition?
Which of the following is a solution to acid deposition?
Which of the following metal ions can be toxic to aquatic life when released into lakes?
Which of the following metal ions can be toxic to aquatic life when released into lakes?
What happens to fish populations as the pH levels in water drop below 4.5?
What happens to fish populations as the pH levels in water drop below 4.5?
How does acid deposition affect essential plant nutrients?
How does acid deposition affect essential plant nutrients?
What role does ozone play in the stratosphere?
What role does ozone play in the stratosphere?
What can be an effect of acidic conditions on trees and plants?
What can be an effect of acidic conditions on trees and plants?
What is a consequence of the hole in the ozone layer on the troposphere?
What is a consequence of the hole in the ozone layer on the troposphere?
How do CFCs contribute to climate change?
How do CFCs contribute to climate change?
Which of the following is a potential health effect of ozone depletion on humans?
Which of the following is a potential health effect of ozone depletion on humans?
What is one effect of ozone depletion on biotic communities?
What is one effect of ozone depletion on biotic communities?
What landmark agreement was established to combat ozone depletion?
What landmark agreement was established to combat ozone depletion?
By what percentage has ozone depletion in Antarctica declined since 2005?
By what percentage has ozone depletion in Antarctica declined since 2005?
When is the ozone layer projected to heal completely in the non-polar Northern Hemisphere?
When is the ozone layer projected to heal completely in the non-polar Northern Hemisphere?
What are hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) considered in terms of ozone depletion?
What are hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) considered in terms of ozone depletion?
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Study Notes
Greenhouse Effect
- The greenhouse effect is a natural process where heat absorbing components of the atmosphere trap infrared radiation (IR) emitted from the Earth.
- Nitrogen and oxygen do not absorb much IR.
- Carbon dioxide and water vapor are major greenhouse gases.
- Greenhouse gases absorb IR and re-emit it, warming the surrounding air.
- The greenhouse effect is essential for life on Earth, as it prevents the planet from becoming too cold.
- Human activities are increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.
Global Warming
- Global warming is the increase in average global temperatures that results from the greenhouse effect.
- Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.
- Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- Agricultural practices, such as livestock production, release methane, another greenhouse gas.
Effects of Global Warming
- Climate change, a long-term change in weather patterns, is a result of global warming.
- Melting of ice sheets and glaciers leads to rising sea levels and coastal submersion.
- Extreme weather events, such as intense storms and droughts, are becoming more frequent and severe.
- Shifts in climate affect biodiversity and ecological balance.
- Food production is threatened by changes in climate.
- Acidification of waterways can lead to the death of aquatic organisms.
Solutions to Acid Deposition
- Cleanup strategies involve neutralizing acidified lakes.
- Prevention strategies include using renewable energy sources and enacting laws against air pollution.
Ozone Layer Depletion
- Ozone (O3) in the stratosphere protects life on Earth from harmful solar radiation.
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances cause depletion of the ozone layer.
- Ozone depletion leads to increases in ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
Effects Of Ozone Depletion
- Increased incidence of skin cancer.
- Weakened immune systems.
- Reduced photosynthesis in plants
- Damage to crops
- Increased evaporation, reduced soil moisture
Protecting The Ozone Layer
- The Montreal Protocol, a landmark agreement signed in 1987, aims to phase out ozone-depleting substances.
- The ozone layer is recovering as a result of the Montreal Protocol.
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