Environmental science

Questions:

1.Define ice calving

  1. Define glaciers

  2. Moves carbon from the ocean to deep underground…

  3. Moves carbon dioxide between the oceans and the atmosphere…

  4. The most abundant human cost greenhouse gas?

  5. Envelope of gases surrounded the planet…

  6. When do greenhouse gases cause global warming?

  7. Which greenhouse gas is most effective at trapping heat?

  8. What is the phenomenon called when the radiation absorbed by atmosphere is re-radiated towards the surface of the Earth?

  9. Which of the following results are obtained due to the cutting down of trees?

  10. Which is the most abundant found greenhouse gas?

  11. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

  12. Why are greenhouse gases essential for life on earth?

  13. Which greenhouse gas comes primarily from livestock in natural gas and trash?

  14. For greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases interact with which one of the following options?

  15. Which is not a greenhouse gas?

  16. What is global warming?

  17. What is a greenhouse gas?

  18. What is an example of the greenhouse effect?

  19. How does global warming affect sea levels?

  20. which is not one way to reduce your carbon footprint?

  21. What type of flooding occurs with global warming?

  22. What is the major gas produced by humans?

  23. Define Weather

  24. Define Climate

  25. What is the difference between methane and carbon dioxide?

  26. Which gas is the main component of fossil fuel?

  27. Which gas comes from livestock

  28. Define anthropogenic

  29. Define a greenhouse gas

  30. True or false greenhouse gases are required for life on earth.

  31. Define photosynthesis

  32. Define sediment

  33. Define burial

  34. Define respiration

  35. Define exchange

  36. How does carbon dioxide get into the ocean?

  37. Define decomposition

  38. What is produced at the end of burial

  39. How do scientists know how much carbon dioxide was in the atmosphere in the past




  1. Define ice calving: Ice calving refers to the process where chunks of ice break off from the edge of a glacier or ice shelf, resulting in the formation of icebergs.

  2. Define glaciers: Glaciers are large masses of ice that form through the accumulation and compaction of snow over long periods, flowing slowly over land under their own weight.

  3. Moves carbon from the ocean to deep underground: The process of burial in sedimentary basins helps transport carbon to deep underground.

  4. Moves carbon dioxide between the oceans and the atmosphere: This is facilitated by ocean-atmosphere exchange processes.

  5. The most abundant human-caused greenhouse gas? Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the most prevalent greenhouse gas generated by human activities.

  6. Envelope of gases surrounding the planet: This is referred to as the atmosphere.

  7. When do greenhouse gases cause global warming? Greenhouse gases contribute to global warming when they trap heat in the atmosphere, preventing it from escaping back into space.

  8. Which greenhouse gas is most effective at trapping heat? Methane (CH₄) is more effective than carbon dioxide (CO₂) at trapping heat in the atmosphere.

  9. What is the phenomenon called when the radiation absorbed by the atmosphere is re-radiated towards the surface of the Earth? This is known as the greenhouse effect.

  10. Which of the following results are obtained due to the cutting down of trees? Deforestation can lead to increased carbon dioxide emissions and loss of biodiversity.

  11. Which is the most abundant found greenhouse gas? Water vapor is the most abundant naturally occurring greenhouse gas.

  12. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas? Oxygen (O₂) is not classified as a greenhouse gas.

  13. Why are greenhouse gases essential for life on Earth? They are necessary to maintain the Earth's temperature, making it habitable by trapping heat.

  14. Which greenhouse gas comes primarily from livestock, natural gas, and trash? Methane (CH₄) is released from livestock digestion, natural gas, and waste decomposition.

  15. For the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases interact with which one of the following options? They interact with infrared radiation emitted from the Earth's surface.

  16. Which is not a greenhouse gas? Argon (Ar) is not a greenhouse gas.

  17. What is global warming? Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities and greenhouse gas emissions.

  18. What is a greenhouse gas? A greenhouse gas is any gas that absorbs infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

  19. What is an example of the greenhouse effect? The warming of Earth due to increased CO₂ levels from burning fossil fuels.

  20. How does global warming affect sea levels? It leads to thermal expansion of water and melting of glaciers, causing sea levels to rise.

  21. Which is not one way to reduce your carbon footprint? Increasing the use of fossil fuels is not a way to reduce one's carbon footprint.

  22. What type of flooding occurs with global warming? Sea-level rise can cause coastal flooding and increased saltwater intrusion.

  23. What is the major gas produced by humans? Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the major greenhouse gas produced by human activity.

  24. Define Weather: Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a particular time, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

  25. Define Climate: Climate is the average long-term weather patterns in a specific region, typically measured over decades.

  26. What is the difference between methane and carbon dioxide? Methane (CH₄) is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide (CO₂) but is present in smaller concentrations in the atmosphere.

  27. Which gas is the main component of fossil fuel? Hydrocarbons are the main components of fossil fuels.

  28. Which gas comes from livestock? Methane (CH₄) is primarily emitted from livestock through enteric fermentation.

  29. Define anthropogenic: Anthropogenic refers to environmental changes or impacts that originate from human activity.

  30. Define a greenhouse gas: A greenhouse gas is a gas that can absorb and emit infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

  31. True or false: greenhouse gases are required for life on Earth. True, they are essential for maintaining Earth's temperature for life.

  32. Define photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert light energy into chemical energy, using carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen.

  33. Define sediment: Sediment is solid material that is deposited on the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice, often leading to sedimentary rock formation.

  34. Define burial: Burial refers to the process of sediment being covered by additional layers, leading to lithification over time.

  35. Define respiration: Respiration is the metabolic process by which organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water.

  36. Define exchange: Exchange refers to the transfer of substances, such as gases between the atmosphere and oceans.

  37. How does carbon dioxide get into the ocean? Carbon dioxide can dissolve in ocean water through diffusion and chemical reactions.

  38. Define decomposition: Decomposition is the process by which organic substances break down into simpler organic or inorganic matter, often facilitated by microorganisms.

  39. What is produced at the end of burial? Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas can be produced at the end of the burial process.

  40. How do scientists know how much carbon dioxide was in the atmosphere in the past? Scientists use ice core samples and other geological data to estimate past carbon dioxide levels.