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The solution to climate change isn’t __________ because it involves politics, economics, and global cooperation. a) irreversible b) spontaneous c) clear-cut
C) clear-cut
Describe with your own words what happens in the "greenhouse effect"
It’s when gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun and warm the Earth.
What does extinction mean?
When a species disappears completely; there are no more of that animal or plant left.
What is carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚)? How does it relate to climate change?
A gas made when humans burn fossil fuels; it’s one of the main greenhouse gases.
__________ is the gradual increase in Earth’s temperature caused by too many greenhouse gases trapping heat in the atmosphere.
Global Warming
An __________ is a community of animals, plants, and microorganisms that live and interact with each other and their environment. (Environment, Ecosystem, Extinction)
Ecosystem
Why does cutting down forests (deforestation) make global warming worse?
Trees absorb carbon dioxide. Without them, there’s more CO₂ in the air, which warms the planet.
__________  (weather/climate) is the long-term pattern of temperature and weather conditions in an area. __________ (weather/climate) is what’s happening outside today.
Climate  is the long-term pattern of temperature and weather conditions in an area. Weather is what’s happening outside today.
What are fossil fuels? name two.
Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas that come from ancient plants and animals.
Define Deforestation.
The removal or clearing of large areas of forest.
Which word means "the effect something has on someone or something"? A) Impact B) clear-cut C) Susceptible
A) Impact
Which word means "to attack a problem in order to solve it"? A) cover-up B) Tackle C) Freakish
B) Tackle
Use the word "time-sensitive" in a sentence.
Answers vary. The essay is time-sensitive
Use the word "undeniable" correctly in a sentence.
Answers vary. Example (scientists agree climate change is undeniable)
What does the phrase "off the hook" mean?
Not responsable for something anymore.
What do you call a person who doesn’t believe something is true? A) Blasphemous 2) Off the hook 3) Skeptic
A skeptic
What is the "carbon footprint"?
the amount of greenhouse gases contributed by a single person or group
What is the term that describes the gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Greenhouse gas
What is the word for "replanting a forest that has been destroyed or removed"
Reforestation
What is the natural home of a plant or animal called? A) Environment B) Habitat C) Species
Habitat
What word means "the destroying of something"
Destruction
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