bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Flashcards
(13 cards)
Which of the following most accurately defines global warming?
The increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Which human activities cause an increase in greenhouse gases
1.Melting of permafrost,
2.loss of tropical rainforests,
3.combustion of fossil fuels,
4.decomposition of organic waste in landfills
Which of the following are significant US sources of methane emissions?
- anaerobic decomposition in landfills
- animal agriculture
The factor that contributes the most to ocean acidification (reduced ocean pH)
burning of fossil fuels
The primary cause of global warming
increased temperature from increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
The original legislation prohibiting the illegal purchase and sale of wildlife.
The Lacey Act
A treaty controlling the international trade in endangered species.
CITES
Approximately what percent of insolation is returned to space from Earth’s atmosphere?
25%
Which of the following is the primary reason Earth’s average surface temperature is significantly warmer than it would be without an atmosphere?
The trapping of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Which of the following gases DONT contribute significantly to the greenhouse effect?
Oxygen, Ozone
The greatest threat to the extinction of ALL species is
increased loss of habitat
The greatest threat to the extinction of PLANT species is
introduction of invasive species
Which of the following are significant US sources of carbon dioxide emissions?
- Burning of ff for electric generation
- Burning of ff for transport
- Deforestation
