PRE-FINALS Climate change

Question 1

is having an understanding of the environment, the impacts of human behaviors on it, and the importance of its protection

Answer 1

Environmental awareness

Question 2

According to ______there is an alarming concern with respect to balancing the need for advancement and environmental preservation.

Answer 2

According to Frontiers 2018/19:
United Nations Environment 2019

Question 3

As cited in the ___________, major
institutions have provided their
projections about the country’s
environmental condition.

Answer 3

Philippine Climate
Change Commission Report

Question 4

It is a change in the statistical distribution of
weather over periods of time that range from
decades to millions of years.

Answer 4

CLIMATE CHANGE

Question 5

Climate change can be ________ or __________ events around an average (for example, greater or fewer extreme weather
events)

Answer 5

a change in the average weather
or
a change in the distribution of weather

Question 6

Climate change may be limited to a specific
region, or may __________

Answer 6

occur across the whole Earth.

Question 7

What factors influence the earths climate

Answer 7

• amount of energy coming from the sun (main factor)
• the amount of greenhouse gases and aerosols in the atmosphere

Question 8

This drift also impacted the climate because it changed the physical features of the landmass, their position, and the position of water bodies. The separation of the landmasses
changed the flow of ocean currents and winds, which affected the climate.

Answer 8

Continental Drift

Question 9

When a volcano erupts, it throws out large volumes of

Answer 9

sulfur dioxide, water vapor, dust, and ash into the atmosphere.

Question 10

Although the volcanic activity may last only a ____, yet the large volumes of gases and ash can influence climatic
patterns for ______

Answer 10

few days
years

Question 11

Changes in the tilt of the earth can affect the _______

Answer 11

severity of the seasons

Question 12

more the earth tilt means _____
less tilt means ____

Answer 12

warmer summers and colder winters

cooler summers and milder winters. 23.5 degrees

Question 13

What is the most abundant greenhouse gas on earth

Answer 13

water vapour

Question 14

have been known to change direction or slow down. Much of the heat that escapes from the oceans is in the form of water vapour, the most abundant greenhouse gas on Earth. Yet, water vapor also contributes to the formation of clouds, which shade the surface and have a net cooling effect.

Answer 14

Ocean currents

Question 15

due to deforestation, land
clearing, agriculture, and other activities

Answer 15

Carbon Dioxide

Question 16

due to domesticated animals such as
dairy cows, goats, pigs, and horses. It may also be
emitted from landfills and other waste dumps

Answer 16

Methane

Question 17

• due to fertilizer application

Answer 17

Nitrous Oxide

Question 18

due to leguminous plants

Answer 18

Nitrogen

Question 19

is the main source of power in urban areas

Answer 19

Electricity

Question 20

All our gadgets run on electricity generated mainly from

Answer 20

thermal power plants

Question 21

These thermal power plants are run on _____and are responsible for the emission of
huge amounts of _______ and other pollutants.

Answer 21

fossil
fuels (mostly coal)
greenhouse gases

Question 22

Cars, buses, and trucks are the principal ways by which
goods and people are transported in most of our cities.
These are run mainly on ___ or ___, both ______.

Answer 22

petrol or diesel
fossil fuels

Question 23

What are the 6 Major environmental concerns and issues in the Environment

Answer 23

• Major Rainfall Changes in patterns
  and distribution.
• Threats to Natural Ecosystems
• Dying Corals
• Declining Rice Yields
• Higher Sea Level Rise
• More Public Health Emergencies

Question 24

We generate large quantities of waste in the form of
______ that remain in the environment for many
years and cause damage.

Answer 24

plastics

Question 25

______ is used in large quantities for construction
of houses, which means that large areas of forest
have to be cut down.

Answer 25

Timber

Question 26

The growing population has led to ______________. High yielding crops require large amounts of fertilizer, leading to ____ and __________

Answer 26

increased agricultural demands
pollution and ecological degradation.

Question 27

______________ is already affecting many natural systems, with
changes such as ________, _________, _______, and __________

Answer 27

Regional climate change

-melting snow and ice
-thawing frozen ground
-shifting migrations
- species moving towards the poles.

Question 28

Humans need to adapt to the impacts of climate
change through __________ and ________________

Answer 28

technological solutions and changes
in consumption habits.

Question 29

Vulnerability to climate change can be affected by
factors such as ____,____, and _____.
______________________ can help reduce
vulnerability.

Answer 29

pollution, conflicts, and epidemics.

Sustainable development

Question 30

________ measures to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions can help avoid or reduce impacts.

Answer 30

Mitigation

Question 31

are gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat, causing the planet to warm. They act like a blanket, preventing some of the Sun’s heat from escaping back into space. This is known as the greenhouse effect.

Answer 31

Greenhouse gases