Solving Climate Change (MC On Final)

Question 1

Why is carbon important

Answer 1

It’s the backbone of organic molecules, essential for life processes like energy production and growth.

Question 2

How are humans causing imbalance in the carbon cycle? What is the impact because of it

Answer 2

Burning fossil fuels & deforestation releases excess CO2 leading to greenhouse effects, global warming, and ocean acidification

Question 3

Why is water important?

Answer 3

I water supports biological processes, regulates climate, and is essential for all organisms to survive

Question 4

How are humans causing imbalance in the hydro cycle what impacts come out of it

Answer 4

Urbanization, deforestation & overuse of freshwater disrupt. This causes reduced water ability, droughts, & increased flooding

Question 5

Why is nitrogen important

Answer 5

Component of DNA RNA & proteins, vital for growth and reproduction

Question 6

How are humans causing an imbalance in the nitrogen cycle and what are the impacts

Answer 6

Excessive use of fertilizers releases nitrogen. Leading to waterway pollution, algal blooms, & ecosystem damage.

Question 7

Why is phosphorous important

Answer 7

Crucial for DNA, ATP, & cell membrane formation

Question 8

How are humans causing an imbalance in the phosphorus cycle, what are the impacts.

Answer 8

Mining, & agriculture runoff. Leading to algal blooms.