Climate Change Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is infrared radiation the same as
Heat
What happens to UV light as it hits the atmosphere
Some bounces off but some enters getting absorbed into the earth’s surface
What does UV light mean
Ultraviolet Radiation
Where does Uv light come from
Sun
What is the way to stop emitting carbon in factories
Carbon Capture and Storage
What is CCS
The process in which you capture carbon compress it into a liquid and then pump it back underground, where it came from
Which countries are most vulnerable to climate change
Sub-Saharan África
What is the current CO2 concentration in our atmosphere
421.4 ppm
What does ppm stand for?
Parts per Million
Definition of Vulnerability
The potential for people or places to be adversely affected by climate change
Definition of Greenhouse Effect
The natural warming of our planet as GHG’s trap heat in our atmosphere
Definition of Climate Change
Changing patterns in the Earth’s climate caused by global warming
What is deforestation
The process in which you cut down trees for farming purposes
What is Afforestation
The process in which you plant trees where they weren’t previously
What is Reforestation
The process in which you plant trees in a place that previously had trees but were either burnt or chopped down
What are the causes of global warming
More frequent droughts, Increased spread of disease, More frequent wildfires, Loss of Biodiversity, Melting glaciers and sea ice
What is Climate Mitigation
Reducing the causes of global warming
What is Climate Adaptation
Adjusting to a warmer world
