APES Unit 9 Review

Front

What is the impact of increasing mean global temperatures on specialist species in fragile ecosystems?

Back

Specialist species living in fragile ecosystems will risk extinction.

Front

Which gas is NOT implicated in contributing to the greenhouse effect?

Back

O2 (Oxygen) is not a significant contributor to the greenhouse effect.

Front

How does anthropogenic activity increase ocean acidification?

Back

Emissions from power plants that burn fossil fuels increase atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is absorbed by the ocean.

Front

What exemplifies global collaboration for a sustainable environment regarding CFCs?

Back

The Montreal Protocol is a global agreement to phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Front

Why is water vapor not considered a significant contributor to global climate change?

Back

Water vapor has a relatively short residence time in the atmosphere.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Front

What role do CFCs play in environmental issues?

Back

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) contribute to ozone depletion and are potent greenhouse gases.

Front

What is ocean acidification?

Back

Ocean acidification is the decrease in pH levels of the ocean due to the absorption of excess atmospheric CO2.

Front

What is the significance of the Montreal Protocol?

Back

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Front

What are the primary greenhouse gases?

Back

The primary greenhouse gases include CO2 (carbon dioxide), CH4 (methane), N2O (nitrous oxide), and CFCs.