1.8 - Human Impact: Energy Use and Climate Change
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What is thermal energy?
💡 Hint: Think about what gives substances their temperature.
Give one example of a greenhouse gas.
💡 Hint: This gas is released when fossil fuels burn.
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Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
💡 Hint: Think about emissions from vehicles.
True or False: Renewable energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
💡 Hint: Consider energy sources like wind and solar.
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Analyze the impact of climate change on ocean life and suggest mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about how ecosystems function.
Calculate the expected increase in sea level if the average global temperature rises by 2 degrees Celsius.
💡 Hint: Consider how much ice contributes to ocean levels and how heat influences water expansion.
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