Earths atmosphere

• What has been the trend in greenhouse gases over the past 150 years?

  They are increasing due to human activity
• Name three greenhouse gases mentioned in the material.

  Carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor
• How do greenhouse gases affect the Earth?

  They absorb radiation and maintain temperatures
• What human activities contribute to the release of greenhouse gases?

  Combustion of fossil fuels and deforestation
• What is the consequence of increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

  It leads to global warming and climate change
• What evidence do scientists have regarding the increase of greenhouse gases?

  Peer-reviewed studies and data collection
• What is global warming?

  It is the increase in Earth's average temperature
• Why is it difficult to predict atmospheric changes?

  Because the atmosphere is complex and vast
• What are some doubts people have about scientific claims on climate change?

  They question the reliability of scientific data
• What is the impact of increasing greenhouse gases on global temperatures?

  It raises the overall average temperature
• What is the result of global climate change?

  It leads to changes in weather patterns
• What are some effects of climate change mentioned in the material?

  Rising sea levels and extreme weather events
• How does climate change affect ecosystems?

  It alters habitats and species distributions
• What is one consequence of rising sea levels?

  Increased flooding in coastal areas
• How does climate change influence rainfall patterns?

  It can lead to changes in rainfall frequency
• What are the implications of changing weather patterns on agriculture?

  They can affect crop yields and food security
• What is one effect of climate change on polar ice caps?

  Melting of ice and rising sea levels
• How does climate change impact biodiversity?

  It threatens species and their habitats
• What are some potential long-term effects of climate change on the planet?

  Altered ecosystems and increased extinction rates
• What are the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions?

  • Combustion of fossil fuels
  • Deforestation
  • Agricultural practices
  • Industrial processes
• What are the effects of climate change on weather patterns?

  • Increased frequency of extreme weather events
  • Changes in rainfall patterns
  • Rising sea levels
  • Altered temperature distributions
• What are the implications of global warming for human society?

  • Threats to food security
  • Increased health risks
  • Economic impacts
  • Displacement of populations
• What are the potential long-term consequences of climate change on ecosystems?

  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Altered species interactions
  • Changes in habitat availability
  • Increased extinction rates
• What will change across the entire planet over the years?

  The climate
• What are the different effects of climate change?

  • Rising sea levels
  • Changes in extreme weather events
  • Changes in rainfall amount and timing
  • Changes to ecosystems and habitats
  • Polar ice caps melting
• What is one effect of climate change on sea levels?

  They are rising
• How do extreme weather events change due to climate change?

  They become more frequent and severe
• What changes occur in rainfall due to climate change?

  Amount and timing of rainfall change
• How does climate change affect ecosystems?

  It alters ecosystems and habitats
• What happens to polar ice caps due to climate change?

  They are melting
• Why is it important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

  • To mitigate climate change
  • To protect ecosystems
  • To improve air quality
  • To reduce health risks
• What is released into the atmosphere by human activities?

  Greenhouse gases
• What is the carbon footprint?

  It is the total greenhouse gases emitted
• What are the sources of carbon dioxide emissions?

  Fossil fuel combustion and deforestation
• What is a significant contributor to methane emissions?

  Livestock farming
• How does nitrogen oxide contribute to climate change?

  It contributes to greenhouse gas emissions
• What is the impact of sulfur dioxide on the environment?

  It can lead to acid rain
• What are the health impacts of climate change?

  • Respiratory problems from air pollution
  • Heat-related illnesses
  • Increased vector-borne diseases
  • Mental health issues due to climate stress
• What is a potential consequence of acid rain?

  Damage to forests and aquatic systems
• How does climate change affect food security?

  It threatens agricultural productivity