2025 Envirothon Climate Change and Health Impacts

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What are the causes of climate change, including the greenhouse effect? Options: Deforestation and burning of fossil fuels, Increased volcanic activity, Natural solar cycles, Changes in the Earth's magnetic field

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Deforestation and burning of fossil fuels

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What are the impacts of climate change on the environment, as well as the social and economic impacts both locally and globally?

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Environmental, social, and economic impacts

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Differentiate types of climate models and the various components that allow models to project future conditions. Options: General Circulation Models (GCMs) and Earth System Models (ESMs), Weather Forecast Models and Ocean Models, Economic Models and Social Models, Biological Models and Chemical Models

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General Circulation Models (GCMs) and Earth System Models (ESMs)

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How has globalization allowed the spread of invasive insect species and impacted the world's forests?

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By increasing international trade and travel, allowing insects to be transported in goods and people.

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How do forest fires affect the hydrology, fauna, and soils of forest communities?

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Forest fires impact the hydrology, fauna, and soils of forest communities.

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Describe drought conditions in relation to forest ecosystems and identify how increased severity and frequency of drought impacts global forests.

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Drought conditions cause stress in trees, leading to greater vulnerability to pests and diseases.

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What are the biology and impacts of typical forest insect pests like the emerald ash borer, the southern pine beetle, and the redbay ambrosia beetle?

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They are pests that cause significant damage to forest ecosystems.

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Which of the following is a typical forest disease that affects trees?
Options:
Western gall rust,
Powdery mildew,
Black spot,
Downy mildew

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Western gall rust

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How is the prevalence and spread of forest pests and diseases expected to change with climate change?

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Increase in prevalence and spread

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What is the purpose of a forest vulnerability assessment?

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Assess the susceptibility of a forest to threats and changes