Chapter 14 Flashcards
Global climate change
Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4),
Water Vapor:greenhouse gases
Trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.
Greenhouse gases: Fossil Fuels
Coal, oil, and natural gas-major sources of greenhouse gases.
Sea Level Rise:
Melting ice caps cause coastal flooding.
Sea Ice & Glaciers:
Melting due to warming temperatures
Ocean Acidification:
Increased CO2 levels make oceans more acidic, affecting marine life.
Extreme Weather:
More frequent heatwaves, storms, floods, etc.
The Paris Agreement:
Global pact to limit temperature rise and reduce carbon emissions.
What is not the goal of the Paris agreement?
Have it be punishable
What is NOT a result of rising sea levels?
Ocean aciaification
Why are contaminate concentrations higher in polar bears?
The poles are getting the most toxins there
What has caused severe drought in the united states?
global climate change
what are some negative impacts of dames
fish migration
