Climate Change Alphabet QuizVersion en ligne Guess climate change-related words for each letter of the alphabet! par Sabrina Nicotra A B C D E F G H I J K M N O P R S T U V W Y Z X Starts with A The process of adjusting to the effects of climate change to minimize harm. Starts with B The variety of life forms in an ecosystem, crucial for resilience to climate change. Starts with C The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities. Starts with D A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, which can lead to water shortages, crop failures, and increased risk of wildfires. Starts with E The release of gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Starts with F Non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and gas that emit greenhouse gases when burned. Starts with G The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to human activities. Starts with H Prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. Starts with I The process of ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice melting, leading to rising sea levels. Starts with J Dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall, crucial for biodiversity and carbon storage but threatened by deforestation and climate change. Contains K A large body of water surrounded by land, which can be impacted by climate change through altered precipitation patterns and increased evaporation rates. Starts with M A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, which can experience changes in snow and ice cover due to global warming. Starts with N Extreme events like hurricanes and wildfires intensified by climate change. Starts with O The decrease in pH of the ocean due to absorption of carbon dioxide, harming marine life. Starts with P The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, including air and sea pollution affecting ecosystems and human health. Starts with R Sustainable sources like solar and wind power that reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Starts with S The increase in average global sea levels due to melting ice and thermal expansion. Contains T To safeguard natural habitats, wildlife, and ecosystems from damage and destruction, ensuring their health and longevity. Contains U To decrease the amount of waste and energy consumption, thereby lowering carbon emissions and conserving resources. Starts with V A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it, which can be affected by flooding and changes in water flow due to climate change. Starts with W A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice, which can be affected by changes in water volume and flow due to climate change. Contains Y To collect and treat used objects and materials that are ready to be thrown out in order to produce materials that can be used again Starts with Z The release of no greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from a specific source, crucial for combating climate change. Contains X Hazardous waste materials that can cause significant harm to the environment and human health, often exacerbated by improper disposal and industrial activities.