Climate Change

What is the definition of "Greenhouse Effect?"

• Gases that increase Earth's temperature

• when the gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap heat from the Sun and keep the planet warm

• the pattern of weather that occurs over time

• When our climate changes

What is the definition of climate?

• The condition of the air around the Earth

• The rainforest

• The pattern of weather over time

• How hot it is in a certain place

What are examples of renewable energy sources?

• Solar

• Wind

• Coal

• Gas

What are examples of non-renewable energy sources?

• Geothermal

• Coal

• Oil

• Hydro

What types of data have scientists collected related to climate change?

• Measuring Earth’s current temperature and CO2

• Examining ice/glacier melting

• Taking educated guesses

• The ice caps are getting bigger/growing

97% of scientists believe what is causing climate change?

• Animals and Plants

• Eco-Friendly Cars

• Humans

• Conservation of energy

What are some possible solutions to climate change

• Use less energy

• Choose renewable energy sources

• Plant trees and other plants

• Recycle and reuse items

What is the definition of renewable energy sources?

• sources of energy that will never go away or be used up

• Sources of energy that can go away and be used up

• Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal

• Coal, Oil, Gas

What is the definition of non-renewable energy sources?

• sources of energy that will never go away or be used up

• Sources of energy that can go away and be used up

• Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal

• Coal, Oil, Gas

Each one of these gases is a greenhouse gas, except which one?

• carbon dioxide

• water vapor

• hydrogen dioxide

• methane