1SCI | Practice: Carbon Emissions Vocabulary

The greenhouse ______ is a natural phenomenon that helps regulate the Earth's temperature by trapping heat from the Sun in the planet's atmosphere, making it suitable for life.

The burning of ​ (a)   like coal and oil is a major source of ​ (b)   , releasing harmful ​ (c)   into the atmosphere.

• fossil fuels
• carbon emissions
• greenhouse gasses
• climate change
• global warming
• mitigation
• greenhouse effect

The rise in Earth's average temperature due to increased levels of greenhouse gases is commonly referred to as ...

• Global Warming
• Ozone Depletion
• Carbon Footprint
• Air Pollution

_______ ______ refers to long-term alterations in temperature and weather patterns on Earth, which can result in more frequent and severe weather events.

To address the environmental impact of human activities, __________ strategies aim to reduce the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

These are examples of _________ ______.

__________ is the practice of using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

As part of efforts to combat _______ ______, transitioning away from a fossil fuel-driven economy towards cleaner energy sources is crucial for a more sustainable future.

Calculating the ______ _________ of different industries can help us understand their impact on the environment by measuring the total amount of greenhouse gases generated by their activities.

Miami Beach has raised many of its roads and installed new stormwater pump systems to mitigate flooding during high tides and heavy rainfall. This is an example of a community planning _______ __________.