Discuss how recent extreme weather events such as heat waves

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Question I:

The burning of fossil fuels has been occurring for over 100 years. It changed the way humans lived, the way we have been able to travel and efficiently make products for consumers. Although revolutionary for its time, it has wreaked havoc on our planet.

The reactants in the burning of fossil fuels are isooctane (oil) which has the formula C8H18 and O2.

Problem 1. Predict the products of this reaction and identify the type of reaction that is occurring and balance the equation.

Problem 2. Explain in detail how these products (gases) amplify the anthropogenic greenhouse effect.

Problem 3. What can the Canadian government, businesses and citizens do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?

Question II:

The environment is a topic that receives a lot of attention in the media today. Countries all over the world met in Paris to sign the Paris Climate Change Agreement in 2016. Most people agree (along with 97% of scientists) that climate change is real, and it is going to affect us all.

Companies are starting to make changes to infrastructure, politicians are starting to make changes to policy but ultimately, it's up to all of us to make changes to save our planet.

Problem 1. Differentiate between greenhouse effect and anthropogenic climate change. Use diagram(s) to support your explanation.

Problem 2. Discuss 2 pieces of evidence that support the theory that our climate is indeed changing

Problem 3. Describe 2 ways humans are making concrete changes to counterbalance the effects of climate change and describe the design and function of 2 new technologies that can reduce our impact of climate change.

Question III:

Scientists are researching changes in climate patterns as possible contributing factors to an increase in the number of smog days in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. As the air quality worsens, people may curtail their outdoor activities, and those with respiratory problems may require medical attention, increasing health care costs.

Problem 1. Discuss how recent extreme weather events such as heat waves in Europe or drought in southern Africa affected habitats in these regions

Problem 2. Explain how predicted changes to global temperature and precipitation affect agriculture in Ontario, Canada, or different areas around the world

Problem 3. Describe how the continuing reduction of the polar ice caps influence domestic and international transportation and shipping.

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