Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 4 Challenge 2.

Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 4 Challenge 2. 1 — Climate Change Identify scientific observations that support the idea of climate change. Of the options below, which is used by scientists as evidence of man-made climate change? • a.) The growing number of endangered species • b.) The descending sea levels • c.) The melting of glaciers and polar ice caps • d.) The steep increase in the incidence and severity of skin cancer 2 — Causes of Climate Change Determine the causes of climate change. Which human activity does NOT contribute large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere? • a.) Raising of livestock • b.) Burning of fossil fuels • c.) Urban sprawl • d.) No-till farming 3 — Impacts of Climate Change Compare the impacts of climate change and their possible effects. Alterations in weather is a major area of concern about climate change and can result in ___________. • a.) plants and animals shift their habitats • b.) changes in infectious diseases • c.) hazardous waste disposal • d.) stress on household, industrial and agricultural water supplies 4 — Efforts to Address Climate Change Recognize the efforts made by the Kyoto Protocol to address climate change. In 1997, representatives of the ________agreed to meet targeted reduction figures for greenhouse gas emissions as written in the Kyoto Protocol. • a.) developing countries • b.) United Nations • c.) European Union • d.) North Atlantic Treaty Organization 5 — Environmental Policy  Identify the actions required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  What does NEPA require the government to do when considering an environmental issue? • a.) Forbid activities that may harm the environment • b.) Report findings to the public before taking any actions • c.) Complete a risk assessment • d.) Identify the favorable impacts on the environment that can be avoided 6 — Risk Categorize environmental hazards as voluntary or involuntary risks. Some environmental risks are involuntary because the actions of others are causing the impact, while others are voluntary because __________. • a.) there are multiple impacts • b.) there is no impact • c.) the individual is causing the impact • d.) others are causing the impact 7 — Sustainability and Solutions Determine actions associated with sustainable solutions. Choose the action that is associated with the sustainability factor of reducing waste. • a.) Michelle’s company promotes local businesses and farming. • b.) Jocelyn’s company uses recycled office products. • c.) Tom’s company provides education and contraception to women in developing countries. • d.) Bruce’s company powers its facilities with renewable energy sources. 8 — Looking Forward Identify contributions that the government and individuals can make to improve the environment. Which of the following actions that governments do would negatively affect the environment? • a.) Provide grants for activities that will improve the environment • b.) Tax substances and activities that are harmful to the environment • c.) Implement requirements for reducing energy consumption