Ch 16 Honors Test Review

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Geoengineering

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The manipulation of natural conditions to counteract the greenhouse effect.

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True or False: Reducing CFC use has had no effect on restoring the stratospheric ozone layer.

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False

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Climate Change Tipping Point

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The point at which environmental problems reach a threshold level where scientists fear it could cause irreversible climate disruption.

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Ozone layer

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The stratospheric layer that contains much of the atmosphere's ozone and filters harmful UV radiation from the sun.

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Role of Oceans in Climate Change

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Oceans remove about 25% of the atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by humans.

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Mitigation

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Efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases.

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Adaptation

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Adjusting practices, processes, and structures to minimize damage from climate change.

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CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)

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Chemical compounds that deplete the ozone layer and are being phased out globally.

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Greenhouse Effect

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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UV Radiation

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Ultraviolet radiation from the sun that can cause skin cancer and other health issues.