Climate Change Quiz 1 Flashcards
Greenhouse Effect
Sunlight hits earth and is reflected, some becomes heat. CO2 and other gases in the atmosphere trap heat, keeping the earth warm.
Greenhouse Gas - GHG
Gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiant heat energy from the sun.
Global Warming
The rise in the average temperature of earth’s atmosphere and oceans.
Climate Change
Significant and lasting change in weather patterns lasting decades to millions of years.
Fossil Fuels
Non-renewable resources that contain high concentrations of carbon. Ex. Oil, coal and natural gas
Global Warming Potential
GHG’s are more potent than others.
CO2- 1 GWP
Methane- 21 GWP
Nitrous Oxide- 310 GWP
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
A single metric combing multiple GHG’s.
3 Main Human-Caused GHG? What types of human activities produce these GHG’s?
CO2
Methane
Nitrous Oxide
How is the greenhouse effect intensified and what is the result?
Burning fossil fuels- Releases CO2, which intensifies the greenhouse effect.
Deforestation- Releases stored carbon.
Release of methane- Agriculture and landfills. Cows release via belching.
Release of nitrous oxide- vehicles, pesticides, sewage, agriculture
Fluoridated gas- Released from air conditioning.
How does the tourism industry contribute to climate change?
Biggest contributor is aviation and motor vehicles
5th largest carbon emitter
What are the 5 categories and what are 2 examples of impacts/ risks of climate change for each?
Environment- Warming oceans, melting glaciers, extreme weather conditions, animal extinction, rise in temperature.
Economic- Loss of productivity, prices will rise, increased energy costs.
Social- Access to clean water, inequality between rich and poor, food security.
Political- More regulation and tax, war over water, climate refugees, increased pressure to change.
Health- Breakout of disease, increased healthcare costs, malnutrition, mental health
How is the tourism industry affected by climate change? What tourism regions and activities will be impacted positively and negatively.
Regional and seasonal shifts in tourist flows
Long-haul destinations will be effected most with higher costs to fly
Canada, USA, Europe and New Zealand will be effected positively, others will be on losing side.
Extreme weather conditions will effect tourist attractions and destination decisions.
Hot destinations are expected to be even warmer, which will effect tourist travel
What net impact will be on tourism globally? Canada?
Growth sector
Regional and seasonal shifts in tourist flows
Canada, USA, Europe and New Zealand will be effected positively, others will be on losing side- extreme weather, landslides, water supply, rising water levels.
Extreme weather conditions will effect tourist attractions and destination decisions.
Canada- skiing will not be effected too much due to higher altitude, summer season will be lengthened, less dependence on tourism than other countries.
How is an individual company affected by climate change? Examples of physical and non-physical impacts.
Monetarily Labour shortages Demand for safer, healthier products Environmental strategies Energy efficient appliances, lighting Recycling Purchasing practices Reduce waste Avoid long haul offering Green construction Low carbon products
Mitigation
Action to reduce long-term effects of climate change.
Preemptive measures.
Ex. Stop driving, eat local, less meat, renewable energy
