1.6. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Impact

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define greenhouse gases.

   Hint

   Think about what gases are released from vehicles.

2. 2.

   What is climate?

   Hint

   Consider the long-term definition.

3. 3.

   What are greenhouse gases?

   • Gases that trap food
   • Gases that trap heat
   • Gases that cause earthquakes

   Hint

   Think about their heating effect on the Earth's atmosphere.

4. 4.

   True or False: Weather and climate are interchangeable terms.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the difference in time scale.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of one greenhouse gas on global temperatures over the past century.

   Hint

   Focus on comparative heat retention of gases.

6. 6.

   Design an urban strategy that incorporates adaptation measures for rising sea levels.

   Hint

   Think about both prevention and resilience.