Climate 3 & 4
Select the parts of the process involved in sourcing nuclear energy.
Split the nucleus of an atom using uranium Create boiling water Create pressurized water Power a turbine
Where does nuclear energy come from?
Splitting the nucleus of an atom
Solar, wind, and geothermal energy are examples of
alternative energy sources.
Similar types of ecosystems are called
biome
Energy sources, like fossil fuels and solar energy, each release
different amounts of carbon into the atmosphere.
The term biome is used to describe similar types of
ecosystems
Place the modes of transportation in order depending on how much carbon they emit into the atmosphere. Place the source that releases the most at the top and work your way down to the least.
gas and diesel powered cars and trucks, airplanes carpool and public transportation hybrid and electric cars
Select the methods that aim to address existing consequences of climate change.
genetic engineering of plants genetic engineering of animals geoengineering
Select the examples of invasive species disrupting community and ecosystem function.
gypsy moths outcompete native species zebra mussels have driven native mussel species near to extinction rats carry disease and kill native birds
What is the source of geothermal energy?
heat from the earth
Scientists link the ability of invasive species to survive new environments to their ability to tolerate change, particularly with respect to
temperature and precipitation ranges
Select the two most important forms of insect vectors.
ticks mosquitos
In biology, a __ is something that moves an infectious agent from one organism to another, like an insect.
vector
To prevent potential famine, some scientists are looking to genetically modify plants, and even some herd animals, so that they
can withstand flooding and droughts.
All food choices contribute ______ to carbon emissions than others: fruits and vegetables contribute comparatively less than ______. Multiple choice question.
differently; red meat and dairy
An ecosystem is
communities with all of their living and nonliving components.
One of the cons of using wind energy as an alternative energy source is that _________
converting wind to generate electricity is relatively expensive.
The typical pattern of evolution, including the pace of extinction events, is
disrupted by the current rate of climate change.
Coral reefs across the planet are __________ due to a phenomenon called coral bleaching.
dying
Climate change is occurring at such a rapid pace that it has disrupted the typical pattern of
evolution.
Implementing technology to address climate change faces challenges like _______, especially for large-scale projects like space-focused solar reflection technology.
funding
Select challenges to implementing technology like geoengineering and genetic engineering to address climate change.
funding public acceptance unknown effects
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and solar radiation management (SRM) are examples of which type of technology?
geoengineering
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heat from the earth
What is the source of geothermal energy? Multiple choice question.
heat from the earth
Select the sources of geothermal energy.
heat generated by the earth reservoirs of heated water locations with significant tectonic or volcanic activity
A species whose introduction to a new place has negative impacts on biodiversity, community structure, and the functioning ecosystem of the native area they invade is called a(n) __________ species.
invasive
Beef is a costly food source because raising cattle requires more _________than other livestock and because cows are large producers of methane and other_________ gases.
land greenhouse
Select the examples of invasive species disrupting community and ecosystem function.
lionfish compete with snapper and grouper throughout the Caribbean kudzu is outcompeting native plant species
In general, an ecosystem includes _______
organisms and nonliving factors in their environment
In general, an ecosystem includes ________.
organisms and nonliving factors in their environment
Select the examples of invasive species disrupting community and ecosystem function.
rats carry disease and kill native birds gypsy moths outcompete native species zebra mussels have driven native mussel species near to extinction
The choices an individual makes for how they supply their life with energy, how they get around, and whether or not they reuse and ____________ materials after they use them, all contribute to that individual's carbon footprint.
recycle
It may be difficult to continue using some plants and animals for agriculture because of
rising temperatures and extreme weather events like droughts and floods.
Alternative, renewable energy sources.
solar Wind Geothermal
A biological vector is
something that moves an infectious agent from one organism to another.
Which of these foods produces the lowest carbon emissions?
Locally grown fruit and vegetables
Which scenarios describe the impact of climate change on global ecosystems?
Poorly managed agricultural practices like cattle farming convert grasslands into desert wastelands. Increased temperatures cause a breakdown of symbiotic relationships with algae, creating a phenomenon called coral bleaching Grasslands are converted to deserts as they are cleared, temperatures rise, and precipitation is reduced.
Match each technology to its goal to differentiate between methods that prevent future climate change versus those that address the existing consequences.
Prevent future climate change clean energy technology solar energy wind energy Address existing climate change CDR technologies geoengineering genetic engineering SRM technology
Select the reasons that beef is a costly food source compared to others.
Raising cattles requires a lot of land Cattle produce greenhouse gases
Select the factors that contribute to an individual's carbon footprint.
Sources of electricity Choices in waste disposal Fuel for vehicles Food choices
What are the consequences of rising temperatures on plants and animals used for agriculture?
The consequences are potentially great: raising plants and animals with too much or too little water or heat makes farming challenging and sometimes impossible.
Which of these is the best description of the concept of a carbon footprint?
A calculation of the amount of carbon that is directly or indirectly released into the atmosphere by the actions of a specific entity.
What do most scientists think is the best shot our species has for reducing the long-term impacts of climate change on our planet?
Advances in technological solutions paired with alternative energy and changes in personal choices will provide the best chance.
How would you explain the concept of alternative energy sources?
Alternative energy sources do not require fossil fuels or natural gas.
Choose the best description of the impact of climate change on the community level of biology.
Biological communities are linked to one another, so even minor changes within a community can have major effects.
In order to explain the concept of alternative energy sources, it is important to know the difference between ___________resources like fossil fuels and _______________ resources like solar and wind energy. Listen to the complete question
Blank 1: nonrenewable Blank 2: renewable
Select the evidence that climate change has altered weather patterns.
Extreme precipitation events and droughts have increased Average temperatures have risen 1.2-1.8 degrees in the last 50 years Average precipitation has increased by 4% regionally Rates of regional heat waves are increasing
Select the evidence that climate change has altered weather patterns.
Extreme precipitation events and droughts have increased Average precipitation has increased by 4% regionally Average temperatures have risen 1.2-1.8 degrees in the last 50 years Rates of regional heat waves are increasing
How would you describe the impact of climate change, globally?
Greenhouse gases and their effects impact the entire planet, reaching every biome on Earth.
How is wind energy generated?
It is generated mechanically using turbines.
Select any description of how climate change influences individuals and species.
The natural pace of evolution, namely extinction, is disturbed. The range of some individuals and species has expanded to include places that were once too cold to inhabit. There are more heatwaves and droughts that threaten the lives of individuals and species.
How might you describe the influence of climate change on some species of mosquitoes and ticks?
Their range has expanded to include places that were previously too cold to inhabit, increasing their potential to spread disease.
Select ways plants can be genetically engineered to address climate change.
They can be engineered to increase their carbon dioxide consumption.
Select the pros of using wind energy over more common forms of energy.
This mechanisms used to harness this resource are entirely non-polluting. This resource can be gathered nearly anywhere.
Select all of the values you require to describe the concept of a carbon footprint.
Tonnes of carbon emissions directly released into the atmosphere. Tonnes of carbon emissions indirectly released into the atmosphere.
Which of these is a type of geoengineering?
carbon dioxide removal
A calculation of the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere by a specific entity is called a(n) _____________
carbon footprint
In terms of an individual, a measure of their impact on the climate, calculated based on the amount of carbon emitted because of their choices for energy, food, transportation, and other factors, is called a ___________. __________
carbon footprint
One of the pros of using geothermal energy over more common forms of energy is that it is _______
cleaner than power generation based on fossil fuels.
Most scientists think that a combination of advances in technological solutions, alternative energy, and changes in personal choices represent the best chances for our species to reduce the long-term impacts of ____________ on our planet.
climate change
Traditional, nonrenewable energy sources.
coal Oil Natural gas
Implementing "climate safe" technology like alternative energy sources can be expensive, which often presents a challenge because
individuals and corporations don't want to adapt to expensive changes.
A species that has been introduced out of its range, usually through human actions, is called a(n)
invasive species.
The two most important insect vectors are ticks and _________________ , which can transmit diseases like malaria and Zika virus.
mosquitos
Climate change has the potential to increase human exposure to certain diseases, such as those carried by ticks and mosquitoes, also known as ______ diseases. This is because warming temperatures allow for an expanded range for these insects
vector-borne
Energy from the __________ is generated mechanically on turbines.
wind
Across the planet, coral reefs are dying due to a phenomenon called coral
bleaching
Which of these describes a way that new technologies may be used to lessen the impact of climate change?
Carbon dioxide removal technologies seek to lower the current level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Select the reasons that beef is a costly food source compared to others.
Cattle produce greenhouse gases Raising cattles requires a lot of land
Which of these describes a way that new technologies may be used to lessen the impact of climate change?
Clean energy technology is aimed at preventing future contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.
Which of these describes how climate change is impacting the community level of biology?
Climate change has promoted the success of invasive species, which ripples out into the native communities.
The distribution of the world's __________ follows a pattern based on average temperature and precipitation.
biome or ecosystem
Climate change has the potential to increase human exposure to certain diseases, such as those carried by mosquitoes. This is because warming temperatures allow for an expanded range for these insects, which serve as vectors for diseases like ___________ , Zika virus, chikungunya, and dengue fever.
West Nile virus
Select evidence that climate change has altered weather patterns.
Western and southern regions of the US have reduced precipitation. Central and northeast regions of the US have increased precipitation.
Shellfish are less able to calcify their shells when oceans become
acidified.
Which characteristic of invasive species do scientists associate with their ability to survive in new environments?
adaptability
"Clean" energy and renewable energy are different ways of saying ___________ energy, which is energy from sources like solar, geothermal, and wind.
alternative
Biome distribution follows a pattern based on
average temperature and precipitation in a region.
Which of these methods aims to prevent future climate change?
using alternative energy sources
In the United States, there is evidence of climate change in altered ________ patterns.
weather
Energy from the is generated mechanically on turbines.
wind
Select all of the alternative energy sources.
wind power nuclear power solar power
Select the impacts of ocean acidification.
zooplankton are reduced in numbers shellfish cannot calcify their shells fish populations become more susceptible to disease