Why is deforestation so bad for the environment?

it takes away photosynthesizing organisms

the ability for earths surface to reflect light

What did the series of Clean Air Acts establish?

national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)

What is the main cause of global warming?

release of more CO2 in the atmosphere

What is strongly correlated to rising global temperatures?

increased burning of fossil fuels

Where does acid precipitation occur in the US mostly?

the east coast near the appalachians

What could happen if the polar ice caps melt completely?

increased ocean levels that could disrupt the coastlines

What are some examples of primary pollutants in the atmosphere?

Co, CO2, SO2, NO, NO2, and hydrocarbons

Why is the ozone important?

Protects us from harmful UV rays

how is the climate shifting?

shifting north from the equator

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1
what is the most impactful human activity in terms of contributing to global warming?
creation of solar panels
increasing automobile use
urbanization
deforestation
2
Why is deforestation so bad for the environment?
its really not that bad
bad for the bees
the energy put into it causes too much pollution
it takes away photosynthesizing organisms
3
what is the unit ozone is measured in called?
watts
DOBSON UNITS
noodle-ites
inches
4
What is albedo?
a rare skin condition
the ability for earths surface to reflect light
ability for earths surface to absorb light
ability for earths surface to hold light
5
What did the series of Clean Air Acts establish?
national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)
the types of fossil fuels that are allowed to be burned
clean air for egypt
established safe zones from cigarette users in urban areas
6
What is the main cause of global warming?
irresponsible flute players
cow dung emmision
Nascar races
release of more CO2 in the atmosphere
7
What is strongly correlated to rising global temperatures?
lower carbon dioxide levels
increased burning of fossil fuels
average price of available coffee beans
increased consumption of sharks in the atlantic
8
What is the ultimate cause in earths rapid changes?
technology
human activity
aliens
baboons
9
Global warming is also causing what to change?
climate zones
all of them
average global temperature
sea levels
10
Where does acid precipitation occur in the US mostly?
rainy climate of the northwest
Wisconsin
swamps of florida
the east coast near the appalachians
11
What could happen if the polar ice caps melt completely?
produce more fresh water for us to drink
polar bears become aqua bears
increased ocean levels that could disrupt the coastlines
we move to atlantis
12
What are some examples of primary pollutants in the atmosphere?
Co, CO2, SO2, NO, NO2, and hydrocarbons
bad farts, CO2, decaying possum gas
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SO3, O3, NO3, and H2O2
13
Why is the ozone important?
provides oxygen for earth
repels sunlight
causes cancer essential for human life
Protects us from harmful UV rays
14
what source of fresh water could we lose by the end of the century?
rain
aquafina water products
glaciers
polar bears
15
Why are CFC's bad?
it depletes the ozone
they cause the troposphere to deteriorate.
they're not
they cause lung success
16
how is the climate shifting?
it is following the plate boundaries of the earth
shifting north from the equator
it is shifting east to west all around the globe
shifting with the north star

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