Test: Monday Jan 13 Flashcards
(43 cards)
What years are studied for wildlife impacts due to climate change?
2081-2100.
What are the three scenarios for climate change?
Low-emission: Limited climate change.
Medium-emission: Moderate climate change.
High-emission: Extreme climate change.
How did researchers study the impact of climate change on wildlife habitats?
They used computer models to predict impacts on 200 species across 60 Canadian and U.S. cities for 2081-2100.
What is a hurricane?
A strong tropical storm with powerful winds circulating around a low-pressure center.
How do hurricanes form?
Over tropical waters warmer than 26.5°C, where water vapor rises, creating inward air movement.
What scale measures hurricanes?
Saffir-Simpson scale (Categories 1-5).
How much food is wasted yearly worldwide?
13 billion tonnes.
How much food is wasted annually in Canada?
$3.1 billion worth.
What are the most wasted foods?
Fruits and vegetables.
What are greenhouse gases?
Gases that trap the sun’s heat, enabling life on Earth.
What disrupted the greenhouse effect?
Burning fossil fuels over the past 200 years.
What was agreed upon at the Paris Agreement in 2015?
Limit global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
How much financial aid did developing countries request at COP29?
$1.3 trillion.
How much financial help was agreed upon?
$300 billion annually by 2035.
What is “Food Rescue”?
Preventing good surplus food from being wasted by redistributing it to feed people in need.
What is “Food Banks”?
Accepting donations from individual community members and businesses
What urban agriculture initiative does Montreal have?
Rooftop greenhouses (Luffa Farm) with no pesticides or fertilizers.
What revitalization efforts were made in Toronto?
Sugar Beach and Brickworks built on old industrial sites, largest ravine system in the world.
What innovative technology does Edmonton use for waste management?
Reuses materials and aims to recycle 90% of waste.
What is Vancouver’s smart transit priority?
Pedestrians, bikes, and public transit, powered by wood waste energy.
What sustainable practices does Beijing employ?
Air purifier towers and solar farms.
How is Seoul improving sustainability?
Transit systems, water systems, and more gardens.
What is Detroit’s “Tiny Homes” project?
A social initiative for affordable housing.
How does Rotterdam deal with floods?
Sea barriers, floating parks, and water-collecting car parks.
