Climate Change & Environmental Solutions Flashcards
What is climate change
and what are its primary causes?
Answer: Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns
primarily caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels.
How do human activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?
Answer: Activities like transportation
industry
Why is carbon dioxide the main greenhouse gas associated with climate change?
Answer: Carbon dioxide is abundant and long-lived in the atmosphere
significantly influencing global temperatures.
What measures can be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Answer: Strategies include using renewable energy
increasing energy efficiency
How can society work to remove excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Answer: Techniques include reforestation
carbon capture and storage
What long-term impacts can result from climate change?
Answer: Impacts include rising sea levels
extreme weather
How can individuals contribute to climate action?
Answer: Individuals can reduce energy consumption
use public transport
What is the importance of sustainable resource management?
