All Flashcards
What are the environmental consequences of increased CO2 emissions?
Enhanced greenhouse effect, global warming, climate change, ocean acidification.
What are the effects of rising sea levels?
Coastal flooding, erosion, saltwater intrusion, habitat loss.
What causes the spread of disease vectors?
Warmer temperatures, expanded vector ranges, increased disease transmission.
What are the effects of ocean acidification?
Impacts on marine organisms with shells/skeletons (e.g., corals, shellfish), disruption of marine ecosystems.
What are the consequences of deforestation?
Reduced carbon sinks, increased CO2 in atmosphere, habitat loss, biodiversity decline.
What are the effects of melting glaciers and ice sheets?
Rising sea levels, altered ocean salinity, changes in ocean currents.
What is the effect of increased methane emissions?
Enhanced greenhouse effect, global warming, climate change.
What are the environmental effects of using nitrogen-based fertilizers?
Release of nitrous oxide (N2O), water pollution, soil degradation.
What are the consequences of extreme weather events?
Habitat destruction, species displacement, infrastructure damage, economic losses.
What are the effects of climate change on biodiversity?
Species displacement, habitat loss, extinction risk, disruption of ecosystems.
Define Climate.
Long-term (30+ years) weather patterns, including temperature and precipitation averages.
Define Weather.
Short-term atmospheric conditions.
Define Greenhouse Effect.
A natural process where gases in the troposphere trap thermal energy, keeping Earth warm enough to support life.
Define Greenhouse Gases (GHGs).
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Define Ocean Acidification.
The decrease in ocean pH due to the absorption of increased atmospheric CO2.
Define Disease Vector.
An organism that transmits diseases (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks).
What is Thermal Expansion?
The increase in volume of water as its temperature increases.
What is the IPCC?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a group of scientists assessing climate change science.
Define deforestation.
The clearing of forests for other land uses.
Define cellular respiration.
The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water.
What are the environmental consequences of increased CO2?
Increased greenhouse effect, global warming, ocean acidification, and climate change.
What are the environmental consequences of melting glaciers?
Rising sea levels, coastal flooding, habitat loss, and altered ocean salinity.
What are the environmental consequences of deforestation?
Increased CO2 levels, habitat loss, soil erosion, and decreased biodiversity.
What are the environmental consequences of fertilizer use?
Increased N2O emissions, water pollution, and eutrophication.
What are the environmental consequences of livestock farming?
Increased methane emissions, land degradation, and water pollution.
What are the environmental consequences of extreme weather events?
Habitat destruction, species displacement, ecosystem disruption, and increased erosion.
What are the environmental consequences of warmer temperatures?
Spread of disease vectors, altered migration patterns, and increased frequency of wildfires.
What are the environmental consequences of burning fossil fuels?
Increased CO2 emissions, air pollution, and acid rain.
What are the environmental consequences of land-use changes?
Habitat fragmentation, loss of biodiversity, and altered carbon cycles.
What are the environmental consequences of increased evaporation?
Intense storms and rainfall, droughts in some regions, and altered water availability.