Unit 12 Flashcards
Who is using and destroying resources faster than they can be replaced?
Rich developed countries are using and destroying resources faster than they cam be replaced.
What is in environmental crisis?
The entire world is in environmental crisis.
Why are we doing with flora and fauna?
We are wiping out flora and fauna before scientists can study them.
How much of the world population lives below the poverty line? How much resources do they have?
80% of the world population lives below the poverty line but only gets 20% of the resources.
How much of the world lives in luxury? How much resources do they get?
20% of the world population lives in luxury. But gets 80% of the world’s resources.
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that has always existed. It keeps the planet’s temperature fairly constant.
What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?
The enhanced greenhouse effect is the increased warming of our atmosphere from people burning massive quantities of fossil fuels.
How much do scientists expect temperatures to rise over the next 70 years?
Scientist expect temperatures to rise between 1.4-5.8 degrees over the next 70 years.
When do scientists expect the Earth’s temperature to rise?
Scientists expect the Earth’s temperature to rise over the next 70 years.
What problems does rising temperatures lead to?
Rising temperatures leads to:
- rising sea levels
- higher tides and more violent storms
- more heat waves and droughts
- extinction of some species
- bacteria and fungi growing faster-more diseases
- more risk to people.
