2025 Envirothon Climate Change and Health Impacts

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Misti Stelljes
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the causes of climate change, including the greenhouse effect? Options: Deforestation and burning of fossil fuels, Increased volcanic activity, Natural solar cycles, Changes in the Earth's magnetic field
Back
Deforestation and burning of fossil fuels
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the impacts of climate change on the environment, as well as the social and economic impacts both locally and globally?
Back
Environmental, social, and economic impacts
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Differentiate types of climate models and the various components that allow models to project future conditions. Options: General Circulation Models (GCMs) and Earth System Models (ESMs), Weather Forecast Models and Ocean Models, Economic Models and Social Models, Biological Models and Chemical Models
Back
General Circulation Models (GCMs) and Earth System Models (ESMs)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How has globalization allowed the spread of invasive insect species and impacted the world's forests?
Back
By increasing international trade and travel, allowing insects to be transported in goods and people.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do forest fires affect the hydrology, fauna, and soils of forest communities?
Back
Forest fires impact the hydrology, fauna, and soils of forest communities.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Describe drought conditions in relation to forest ecosystems and identify how increased severity and frequency of drought impacts global forests.
Back
Drought conditions cause stress in trees, leading to greater vulnerability to pests and diseases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the biology and impacts of typical forest insect pests like the emerald ash borer, the southern pine beetle, and the redbay ambrosia beetle?
Back
They are pests that cause significant damage to forest ecosystems.
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