Climate Change Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 1st Hypothesis of the Anthropocene and what is it about?
A
Columbian exchange: exchange of things between the Old and New world with things like food, plants, disease etc….
2
Q
What is the Anthropocene
A
The time during which humans humans have had a substantial impact on our planet
3
Q
What is the percentage combination of greenhouse gas emissions and greenhouse strength for carbon dioxide
A
CO2- 70% and 1
4
Q
What is the 2nd Hypothesis for the Anthropocene and what is it about
A
Atomic weapon testing: caused climate change —> the Anthropocene
5
Q
What kind of radiation does Earth emit
A
Longwave radiation
