Environmental Changes Flashcard

Environmental Changes Flashcard

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9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is global climate change?

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Global climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main causes of global climate change?

Back

The main causes include greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes, and agricultural practices.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is biodiversity?

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does climate change affect biodiversity?

Back

Climate change can lead to habitat loss, altered species distributions, and increased extinction rates, thereby reducing biodiversity.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are zombie fires?

Back

Zombie fires are wildfires that smolder underground and can reignite after winter, often occurring in permafrost regions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What temperature do zombie fires burn at in the world's coldest inhabited place?

Back

Zombie fires can burn at temperatures as low as -76°F.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some effects of climate change on weather patterns?

Back

Climate change can lead to increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, and heavy rainfall.

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