Environmental Science Flashcards

What is environmental science?

What are the causes of air pollution?

• Burning of fuels

• Industrial factories

• Vehicles

• Wildfires

What are the impacts of global warming?

• Increased average temperatures

• Melting polar ice

• Rising sea levels

• Increased frequency of disasters

What are the major greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Methane (CH₄)

• Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

What does biodiversity mean?

How should waste management be done sustainably?

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

What role do forests play in environmental conservation?

• Absorb CO₂

• Maintain moisture

• Prevent soil erosion

• Provide habitat for animals

How does water pollution affect the environment?

• Causes fish deaths

• Contaminates drinking water

• Disrupts ecosystem balance

What is alternative energy?

What is sustainable development?