Global Warming and Environmental Issues

The video discusses the current state of Earth, highlighting the environmental issues such as pollution and global warming. It explains global warming as a result of human activities that increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to climate change. The video details the causes, including fossil fuel consumption, deforestation, and CFC usage. It describes the greenhouse effect and its impact on Earth's temperature. The consequences of global warming, such as rising sea levels and species extinction, are explored. Finally, the video suggests solutions like using renewable energy, practicing the 3Rs, and reforestation to combat global warming.

What are some of the current environmental issues mentioned in the video?

• Overfishing and coral bleaching

• Deforestation and soil erosion

• Air pollution and water contamination

• Desertification and drought

What is global warming often confused with?

• The Earth being shaken

• The Earth being flooded

• The Earth being frozen

• The Earth being set on fire

What human activities contribute to the production of greenhouse gases?

• Using solar panels and wind turbines

• Recycling and composting

• Driving electric cars and cycling

• Burning fossil fuels and deforestation

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• The absorption of heat by the oceans

• The reflection of sunlight by the Earth's atmosphere

• The trapping of heat by the Earth's surface

What is one of the consequences of global warming on polar regions?

• Formation of new glaciers

• Melting of ice caps

• Expansion of polar bear habitats

• Increased snowfall

How does global warming affect sea levels?

• Causes sea levels to drop

• Causes sea levels to fluctuate

• Has no effect on sea levels

• Causes sea levels to rise

Which species is mentioned as losing its habitat due to melting ice?

• Whales

• Polar bears

• Penguins

• Seals

What is one of the suggested solutions to reduce global warming?

• Building more factories

• Using eco-friendly vehicles

• Cutting down more trees

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

What does the 3R principle stand for?

• Recycle, Reuse, Replant

• Reuse, Recycle, Rebuild

• Reduce, Rebuild, Replant

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

What is reforestation?

• Cutting down trees

• Planting new trees

• Burning forests

• Clearing land for agriculture