WEBQUEST 2

 WEBQUEST 2

First, look up the meaning of “carbon footprint.” Find it at https://timeforchange.org/what-is-a-carbon-footprint-definition

1.Fill in the definition here:

The total _amount_ of _greenhouse_ gases _produced_ to directly and indirectly _support_ human activities, usually expressed in equivalent _tons_ of _carbon dioxide_ (CO2).

2.            Provide some examples (from the same website):

Amount of CO2 emitted by burning one liter of gasoline: __2.3kg____

Driving a car for 6 km: __1kg____

Creating 5 plastic bags: __1kg____

Producing a cheeseburger: __3.1kg____

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Go to Youtube and watch “Plants and animals can adapt to climate change, right?” so that you can answer these questions.

3.            When was the last time the Earth warmed up so fast? 

This happened about 55 million years ago.

 

4.            What is the name of the current extinction event? 

Scientists call it the sixth    extinction or anthropocene extinction.

 

5.            What will probably happen by 2050?

90% of coral reefs could disappear. 

 

6.            About what proportion of mammal species could disappear by 2100? 

By the end of the century, between 30% and 50% of all species on Earth could become extinct, Including 1/5 of mammals

 

7.            Which type of plant would probably grow faster with more CO2, weeds or crops? 

Weeds grow faster than crops.

 

8.            How many dollars has climate change cost us in wheat and maize losses per year since 1980?

 It is estimated that climate change has already cost us 5 billions of dollars a year.

          

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Go to this website https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-multiple-disasters-at-once-study-warns/ so that you can answer these questions.

9.         According to a UN report, about how long do we have until climate change is irreversible? 

 According to the UN report it is warned that there are just over ten years left to reduce the level of carbon dioxide emissions.

 

10.         Give an example of negative changes we’re already seeing.

 Storms, sea level rise and chaotic population flows can be observed, also the increase of the greenhouse effect would cause an increase of 2.7 degrees Celsius. 

 

11.         What would be the cost of ending the use of fossil fuels? 

The cost would be approximately 54 billion dollars.

Go to this website: https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/ and take the quiz on your carbon footprint.

 Quiz results: What is your carbon footprint weight? __10,1 tonnes.____ What is the target weight impact? ______ What percentage was in stuff___22%___, travel ___52%___, food __12%____, home__15%____?