ES-Unit 8-Final Exam Review

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What is Global Warming?

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The process of the warming of the oceans, land masses, and atmosphere of Earth due to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

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What chemical is responsible for the breakdown of the Ozone Layer?

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CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) are chemicals that prevent O2 and O from recombining into O3, leading to ozone depletion.

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What is Habitat Fragmentation?

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The process where large habitats are broken up into smaller, isolated areas, affecting biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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A natural process where gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, trap heat to warm the planet, making life possible on Earth.

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What is Ocean Acidification?

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The process by which carbon dioxide (CO2) is absorbed by the ocean, leading to increased acidity and harming marine life.

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What are Greenhouse Gases?

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Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the significance of the Ozone Layer?

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The Ozone Layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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What are the effects of Global Warming?

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Increased temperatures, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the Greenhouse Effect?

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Carbon dioxide absorbs infrared radiation, trapping heat in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.

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What is Habitat Destruction?

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The process of destroying natural habitats, often due to human activities like deforestation and urbanization.

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