5.3.10 - Reducing Climate Change

Question 1

What Are Ways To Reduce Climate Change?
(3 Points)

Answer 1

~ Reduce carbon emission, even though it may be challenging.

~ Use of biofuels.

~ Reforestation.

Question 2

Describe The ‘Use Of Biofuels’ As A Way To Reduce Climate Change
(3 Points)

Answer 2

~ Fuels used from plant biomass.

~ When burnt there is no net increase in atmospheric Co2, as the amount of Co2 produced is the same amount as was taken in.

~ Alternative use for fossil fuels.

Question 3

What Are The Arguments For Using Biofuels?
(3 Points)

Answer 3

~ Cheaper.

~ Carbon neutral.

~ Renewable.

Question 4

What Are The Arguments Against Using Biofuels?
(3 Points)

Answer 4

~ Still release some Co2 back into the atmosphere.

~ Opportunity cost of land for crops.

~ Involves the loss of habitats, reducing biodiversity.

Question 5

Describe ‘Reforestation’ As A Way To Reduce Climate Change
(2 Points)

Answer 5

~ More trees means more Co2 is removed from the atmosphere.

~ As trees can store Co2 in their biomass.