ap environmental science unit 7

What are some of the impacts of climate change on ecosystems?

• Increase in biodiversity

• Stabilization of ecosystems

• Habitat loss, disruption of food chains, extreme weather events, changes in species distribution

• Decrease in greenhouse gas emissions

Name three renewable energy sources commonly used today.

• Solar energy, Wind energy, Hydropower

• Nuclear energy

• Biomass energy

• Geothermal energy

Explain the concept of carbon capture and storage as a pollution control measure.

• CCS involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants, transporting it to a storage site, and injecting it underground to prevent its release into the atmosphere.

• CCS involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions and storing them in open containers above ground.

• CCS involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions and converting them into a harmless gas for release.

• CCS involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions and releasing them directly into the atmosphere.

How does deforestation (habitat loss and development) contribute to climate change?

• Deforestation leads to the creation of new forests, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Deforestation increases the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Deforestation has no impact on climate change.

• Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Discuss the role of wind energy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Wind energy has no impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Wind energy helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing the need for fossil fuel-based power plants.

• Wind energy contributes to greenhouse gas emissions by releasing harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.

• Wind energy increases greenhouse gas emissions due to its manufacturing process.

What are some examples of non-point source pollution?

• Household recycling

• Agricultural runoff, urban runoff, atmospheric deposition

• Marine debris

• Industrial discharge

How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint in daily life?

• Ignore recycling practices

• Use public transportation, bike or walk instead of driving, reduce energy consumption, recycle, support sustainable products and practices.

• Drive more frequently

• Increase energy consumption

Describe the process of recycling as a pollution control measure.

• Recycling leads to the depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation

• Recycling is a process that increases energy consumption and pollution

• Recycling is a pollution control measure that involves collecting used materials and processing them to create new products, reducing the need for raw materials and energy consumption.

• Recycling involves burning waste materials to reduce pollution

How can government policies promote the use of renewable energy sources?

• Government policies can promote the use of renewable energy sources through limited access, increased regulations, and misinformation.

• Government policies can promote the use of renewable energy sources through financial incentives, targets, regulations, research, and public awareness.

• Government policies can promote the use of renewable energy sources through higher taxes, reduced funding, and lack of support.

• Government policies can promote the use of renewable energy sources through outdated technology, decreased research, and lack of public awareness.

Criteria Pollutants covered under the 1970 Clean Air Act were Nitrogen Dioxide, O-zone, Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Lead and __________.

• PANS

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Particulate Matter