Transcript Jeopardy - Manskopf
Hosted by Mr. Manskopf
Climate Change
Climate /Seasons
Ozone Layer
Misc GW
Carbon Dioxide
What is
greenhouse gas released from burning fossil fuels Row 1, Col 1
a. temperature falls as altitude increases Altitude is a factor that influences climate because under most conditions, a. temperature falls as altitude increases b. temperature rises as altitude increases 1,2
CFCs
What is the
human-made chemical that damages ozone layer 1,3
a. human activity Most of the warming that has been observed during the 20 th century can be attributed to a. human activity b. plant growth c. glacial melting d. droughts 1,4
c. 420,000 years According to your textbook CO 2 levels in the atmosphere are the highest in at least the last a. 200 years b. 40,000 years c. 420,000 years d. 5 million years 2,1
e. none of these Which of the following does NOT impact climates a. altitude b. latitude c. ocean currents d. wind patterns e. none of these 2,2
Skin Cancers, Eye Cataracts, Crop Damage, DNA Damage
Name 1
possible consequence to ozone thinning
.
2,3
c. December 21 st A tree in your backyard on a sunny day will have its longest shadow at noon which day?
a. June 21 st b. September 22 nd c. December 21 st d. March 22 nd 2,4
GREENHOUSE EFFECT The process by which gases in the atmosphere trap in heat radiated from the Earth surface is called
.
3,1
Tilt of the Earth’s axis Seasonal changes in daylight hours and climatic conditions are caused by 3,2
AC, styrofoam, refrigerators, fire extin., spray cans…
List 1 place where CFCs were used
3,3
electricity production (power plants) Which of the following industries in the U.S. is the largest producer of primary air pollution?
a. electricity production (power plants) b. healthcare products c. agriculture d. mining 3,4
CARBON FOOTPRINT The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or group is responsible is known as a 4,1
WEATHER
What do we call
atmospheric conditions at any given time 4,2
STRATOSPHERE
Which layer of the atmosphere is where you find “good” ozone?
4,3
pH
What scale is used to measure whether a substance is an acid or base?
4,4
Mana Luau Hawaii Site where CO 2 records have been kept since 1958
.
5,1
d. sulfur Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas?
a. water vapor b. carbon dioxide c. methane d. sulfur e. none of these 5,2
Montreal Protocol
What is the
international agreement that put limits on CFC production
.
5,3
Clean Air Act
What U.S. law passed in the 1970s is responsible for dealing air pollution?
5,4
Essay Questions
1) Compare the benefits and drawbacks of the greenhouse effect.
2)
Suppose you had a friend who did not believe global warming was really happening now. Explain the three best pieces of evidence you would use to demonstrate to your friend that global warming is really happening today.
3) Devise a plan for you and your family to follow in order to reduce your carbon footprint.
4) Has the Clean Air Act been a success? Explain.
5) Create an analogy to demonstrate how thin the atmosphere is compared to the rest of Earth. Then explain in detail at least 3 reasons our atmosphere is critical to all life on Earth.