| the carbon process | Carbon emissions | the greenhouse effect | what can I do? | Weather vs climate |
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Where is carbon found in?
All living things
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How long do fossil fuels take to form?
millions of years
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Do greenhouse gases cause an overall temperature increase or decrease?
increase in temperature
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Is the damage of climate change irreversible?
no unfortunately but there are ways to prevent future damage but everyone needs to be on the same page
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What is the weather like today
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What is the name of the process where we breathe in oxygen and exhale CO2?
respiration
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Most of the energy in the world is produced by what?
fossil fuels
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is there any upside to greenhouse gases?
greenhouse gases make the planet liveable without it the earth would be too cold
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When is earth day?
April 22nd
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What is the climate of Virginia like in your own words?
the climate is overall very humid in Virginia year-round
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What are the two main forms of carbon? (as seen in the first video)
diamond and graphite
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What also absorbs carbon from the atmosphere? (video 1)
the ocean
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can the greenhouse effect be avoided?
no, because earth naturally produces many greenhouse gases but it would be reduced
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How should I change my way of transportation to a greener climate-friendly one?
using a bike to go places or walking
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What are two regions that we discussed that have very different climates?
California and Virginia
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Where does the carbon cycle begin?
with plants and photosynthesis
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What are four of the main examples of what fossil fuels are used for?
heating up homes
running cars providing electricity used in factories |
What is a consequence of the greenhouse effect?
-the earth will become very dry making it difficult to grow crops
-ice glaciers will begin to melt -air pollution will cause health problems |
How can I help fight climate change?
-being mindful of water use
-turn off lights when I'm not using them -turn off my electronic devices when I'm not using them |
What is the weather?
The everyday temperature of a certain area is referred to as short-term atmospheric conditions
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when carbon is burned (such as wood and coal) what does it do?
it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
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How are fossil fuels created?
when plants and animals die what is left of their body decomposes and the carbon is transferred to the earth
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Explain the role the sun plays in the greenhouse effect?
when the sun rays are shined on earth and the rays then get reflected back to space but are trapped by greenhouse gases
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How can I help spread the word?
-starting a club at school
-social media |
What is the climate?
what the weather looks like over a long period of time in a certain area or region
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