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Global Warming Quiz

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Questions & Answers

Explore what could happen to US relations with other countries if:

• Adequate alternative energy sources were developed and we no longer relied on imported fossil fuels for power/fuel?
  

If adequate alternative energy sources were developed instead of fossil fuels the USA's relations to other countries would probably get better. Other countries would accept the USA and we could fight together for a better environment. If the US started using the better energy sources other countries would follow the example. Because the USA uses so much fossil fuels, if they stopped it would have a huge positive effect on the Global Warming problem.

• The US fails to limit greenhouse gas emissions while other countries are actively regulating such emissions?

If the USA fails to limit such emissions it would have a bad effect on relations to other countries. It would send the message that the US doesn't care about our environment and other countries. It might also cause other countries to stop regulating these emissions. Other countries would stop receiving some products from the USA and that might lead to an economic crisis.

Discuss the effects of greenhouse gases on the overall health of people worldwide. Address questions such as:

• What types of illnesses/diseases can be attributed to greenhouse gas emissions?

All types of respiratory diseases can be attributed to greenhouse gas emissions. These diseases include lung cancer and pneumonia. Breathing in too many greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide can be very risky. Greenhouse gases can also cause a cough or breathing difficulties.

• How can changes in the world climate increase health risks for people worldwide?

As I mentioned people can get more affected by diseases in the respiratory system. If the climate continually gets warmer it can result in no winters and no snow. Also, as the temperatures rise it gets drier in some areas and the amount of rain decreases rapidly. This may result in fewer fresh water resources and that is a major health risk.