8.3.1 SPED Climate Change Flashcard

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often resulting in loss of biodiversity and increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

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How does deforestation affect carbon dioxide levels?

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Deforestation reduces the number of plants available to absorb carbon dioxide, leading to higher concentrations of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, that are emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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What are some actions individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprint?

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Using public transportation, carpooling, reducing meat consumption, and minimizing plastic use.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns and averages of weather in a particular area.

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What is the COP28 Paris Agreement?

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An international treaty aimed at addressing climate change and its impacts by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space and thus warming the planet.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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How does increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect global temperatures?

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Higher levels of carbon dioxide enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

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What is albedo?

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The measure of how much light that hits a surface is reflected without being absorbed; surfaces with high albedo reflect more sunlight.