8.11B Human Activites & Climate

Open Ended

Based on what you learned last time about greenhouse gases and Carbon Dioxide, how would removing trees impact Earth's climate?

Open Ended

What effect do trees have on air temperature and the environment?

Multiple Choice

How can human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and the release of greenhouse gases influence climate?

• They have no effect on climate.

• They can cool the Earth's surface.

• They can influence climate by increasing temperatures and changing weather patterns.

• They only affect local weather, not global climate.

Open Ended

What are some benefits AND consequences of our use of cars, trucks, trains, and planes?

Multiple Choice

What is urbanization?

• the long-term weather pattern in a given area

• the cutting of forested areas the size of a football field

• the steady growth of cities and the population living in cities

Multiple Choice

What is a fossil fuel?

• Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy sources formed from ancient organic matter.

• Fossil fuels are renewable energy sources from plants.
• Fossil fuels are minerals extracted from the earth's crust.
• Fossil fuels are synthetic materials created in labs.

Multiple Select

What are some reasons for deforestation? Select ALL that apply.

• Trees are cleared to use the land for livestock, agriculture, and growing crops.

• Trees are cut down to allow natural wind flow through the urban areas.

• Trees are cleared to use the land for development like houses, schools, and stores.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a direct consequence of deforestation on the climate?

• Increased oxygen levels.

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels.

• Increased carbon dioxide levels.

• Decreased methane levels.

Multiple Choice

How do greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere?

• They reflect sunlight away from the Earth.

• They trap heat in the atmosphere.

• They absorb harmful UV radiation.

• They cool the Earth's surface.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason urban areas tend to be warmer than rural areas?

• More vegetation in urban areas.

• Higher population density.

• Heat absorption by buildings and roads.

• Increased rainfall in urban areas.

Multiple Choice

Why might human activity make Earth’s climate hotter?

• A. Driving cars adds to the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, trapping radiant energy.

• B. Putting in green roofs reflect heat, prevent water runoff, absorb carbon dioxide, and act as natural insulators for the building.

• C. Planting trees gives shade and releases moisture through evapotranspiration.

Multiple Choice

Human activities are increasing the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Use scientific evidence to describe how saving a forest outside of your town from deforestation could influence climate.

Open Ended

How do human activities influence climate?

"Human activities influence climate because ___________ which causes ____________. "

Open Ended

Summarize one way human activities can influence climate, using scientific evidence from today's lesson.