Climate Change Task Cards

What are scientists predicting will happen to the temperature after the eruption (BLUE LINE on graph)? Why do they think this will happen?

Temperatures will ​ (a)   because of the ​ (b)   .

• decrease
• smoke
• increase
• greenhouse effect

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The average temperature of the ocean on the East coast (Atlantic Ocean) of the United States is 80 degrees compared to 70 degrees on the West coast (Pacific Ocean).

Observe the ocean currents and explain why this is so.

It is ​ (a)   on the ​ west coast than the ​ east coast because of the ​ (b)   come from the ​ (c)  

• cooler
• ocean currents
• poles
• equator
• warmer
• wind

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The human population has increased significantly from 1880 to 2020. Explain how this might contribute to the trend you see on the graph.

• Population growth leads to increased tree planting, which cools ocean temperatures.
• A larger population results in more ocean exploration, reducing temperature measurements.
• Increased population density causes more rainfall, which cools ocean surfaces.
• The increase in human population contributes to higher greenhouse gas emissions, leading to rising ocean temperatures.

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Observe the graph. Compare the amount of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon to carbon emissions.

From 2001-2004, deforestation was ​ (a)   and CO2 emissions were ​ (b)   . From 2005-2010 deforestation was ​ (c)   and CO2 emissions were ​ (d)  

• increasing
• decreasing

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What season do we have higher % of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Explain why this is so.

• Summer, because there is more photosynthesis

• Summer, because there is less photosynthesis

• Winter, because there is more photosynthesis

• Winter, because there is less photosynthesis

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How do trees help regulate the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere?

• Trees absorb Oxygen during photosynthesis

• Trees do not affect CO2 levels in the atmosphere.
• Trees release CO2 during photosynthesis.
• Trees absorb CO2 during photosynthesis

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Why does the temperature of the earth rise as the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases?

• CO2 traps heat on Earth like a blanket

• CO2 reflects heat back into space

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What do you think would happen if the amount of carbon dioxide decreased?

• Less CO2 would grow more plants

• Ice caps would melt causing sea levels to rise

• Global temperatures may increase, leading to hotter climates.
• Global temperatures may decrease, leading to cooler climates.

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Explain how oceans and the process of photosynthesis help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.

• Oceans store CO2 and photosynthesis releases CO2

• Oceans and photosynthesis plants absorb CO2

• Oceans and photosynthesis plants release CO2

• Oceans release CO2 and photosynthesis stores CO2

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How can we reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• Increase fossil fuel usage
• Promote deforestation
• Reduce public transportation options
• Adopt renewable energy and improve energy efficiency

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