Global warming

• What are the two terms often associated with environmental issues discussed in the video?

  Global warming and climate change
• What is the primary difference between global warming and climate change?

  Global warming refers to temperature increase
• What role does the atmosphere play for life on Earth?

  It acts as an insulating blanket
• How does the temperature on the moon compare to Earth?

  The moon has extreme temperature variations
• What happens to the sun's heat energy when it reaches the Earth's surface?

  Some is absorbed, most is re-emitted
• What is the process by which heat energy stays close to Earth called?

  The greenhouse effect
• Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?

  Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor
• How has the strength of the greenhouse effect changed over Earth's history?

  It has grown and shrunk repeatedly
• What is the current trend in Earth's temperature over the past century?

  It has increased by almost one degree
• What does the term climate refer to?

  Long-term weather patterns
• What are some consequences of global warming on weather events?

  More common and severe rare weather events
• What are the two reasons for sea level rise due to global warming?

  Melting ice and expanding ocean water
• What impact does sea level rise have on coastal areas?

  Seasonal flooding and submersion of land
• How does climate change affect wild organisms?

  Species may not survive changing conditions
• What are some adaptations species might make due to climate change?

  Adaptation or migration to better regions
• What is likely to happen to biodiversity in the coming decades?

  Biodiversity is likely to fall dramatically
• What are the main consequences of global warming and climate change?

  • Increased frequency of extreme weather events
  • Sea level rise due to melting ice and thermal expansion
  • Changes in species survival and biodiversity