Climate Change and Energy Crisis Flashcards

Flashcards about Climate Change and Energy Crisis

__ is a change in global or regional patterns which is attributed largely to the increased level of atmospheric carbon dioxide by the use of fossil fuels.

Change in global or regional patterns attributed to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide by the use of fossil fuels.

Global warming refers to __.

The rise in average surface temperatures of Earth.

The main cause of the current global warming trend is __.

Human expansion of the greenhouse effect.

Greenhouse gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect include __.

Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

One of the effects of climate change in temperate regions is __.

More frequent and severe droughts, snowstorms, and extreme weather.

Some of the ways that climate change is affecting the Philippines are __.

More intense El Nino, sea surface temperatures to rise, ocean acidification, sea levels to rise, tropical cyclones to intensify, and rainfall/river flow to intensify.

The El Nino phenomenon occurs when __.

The surface of the ocean waters in the Southern Pacific becomes abnormally warm.

Rising sea surface temperatures can lead to more powerful storms because __.

They get their strength from heat rising from the sea.

Ocean acidification refers to __.

A shift in the pH level of the ocean that can lead to widespread coral reef death.

Climate change impacts the country’s ability to feed people because __.

Climate change is altering production ecosystems and compromising food security and nutrition.

Due to climate change, we expect __.

Declining crop yields and catches of main fish species.

An energy crisis is __.

A society-wide economic problem caused by a constricted supply of energy.

To address the energy crisis, governments and concerned individuals believe __.

Renewable resources should be a priority, and irresponsible use of natural supplies should lessen.

Two causes of the energy crisis are __.

Over-consumption and overpopulation.

Unexplored __ could help solve the energy crisis.

Renewable energy sources.

Other causes of the energy crisis include __.

Aging infrastructure, delays in commissioning power plants, and wastage of energy.

Miscellaneous factors that can cause an energy crisis include __.

Wars, attacks, tax hikes, and natural calamities.

Two solutions to the energy crisis are __.

Energy transition to renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and conservation.