All Flashcards
What are the effects of ozone depletion?
Increased UV radiation, skin cancer, cataracts.
What are the consequences of increased greenhouse gases?
Global warming, climate change, sea level rise.
What are the impacts of ocean acidification?
Shellfish decline, coral bleaching, food web disruption.
What are the effects of habitat destruction?
Biodiversity loss, species extinction, ecosystem disruption.
What are the consequences of invasive species?
Ecosystem imbalance, competition with native species, economic damage.
What is the impact of overexploitation?
Depletion of resources, endangerment of species, ecosystem collapse.
Cause: CFCs released. Effect?
Ozone layer depletion, increased UV radiation.
Cause: Increased CO2. Effect?
Global warming, ocean acidification.
Cause: Habitat destruction. Effect?
Biodiversity loss, species extinction.
Cause: Invasive species. Effect?
Disruption of ecosystems, decline of native species.
Cause: Climate change. Effect?
Habitat loss, altered migration patterns, species extinction.
Cause: Overexploitation. Effect?
Population decline, species extinction.
What is the Montreal Protocol?
International treaty to phase out ozone-depleting substances.
What is the Endangered Species Act (USA)?
Protects endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
What is the Kyoto Protocol?
International agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What is the National Invasive Species Act (NISA)?
Prevents the introduction of invasive species through ballast water.
What is the Paris Agreement?
International agreement to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.