All Flashcards
What is the process of ozone depletion by CFCs?
CFCs reach stratosphere, UV breaks them down releasing Chlorine, Chlorine prevents ozone reformation.
Describe the process of ocean acidification.
Atmospheric CO2 increases, ocean absorbs more CO2, carbonic acid forms, pH decreases.
Outline the Greenhouse Effect.
Solar radiation enters atmosphere, some is absorbed, some is reflected, greenhouse gases trap heat.
What is the Montreal Protocol?
International treaty to phase out ozone-depleting substances.
What is the Endangered Species Act (USA)?
Protects endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
What is the Kyoto Protocol?
International agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What is the National Invasive Species Act (NISA)?
Prevents the introduction of invasive species through ballast water.
What is the Paris Agreement?
International agreement to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Montreal Protocol purpose?
Phase out ozone-depleting chemicals like CFCs.
Endangered Species Act (ESA) purpose?
Protects endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
Kyoto Protocol purpose?
International agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
National Invasive Species Act (NISA) purpose?
Prevents the introduction of invasive species through ballast water.
Paris Agreement purpose?
International agreement to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.